metal recycling
UK aluminium packaging recycling continues to grow in Q2
Recording a 3% increase compared to the same period in 2023, the industry is firmly on track to once again exceed annual recycling targets.
Success in recycling scheme trials
Following on from last week’s Olympics blog, Coca-Cola has has said that its trial at the Games of a closed-loop recycling scheme is a “valuable test” ahead of the long-awaited UK implementation of a DRS.
Alupro to host expert panel discussion at RWM 2024
At this year’s RWM exhibition (NEC, 11-12 September), Alupro will bring together some of the supply chain’s leading voices for a panel discussion digging deeper into the challenges and opportunities of aluminium foil recycling.
UK campaign sees metal recycling capture rates soar
A MetalMatters campaign, run in cooperation with RECAP, the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership in the UK, has resulted in metal capture rates increasing by 14.4% and landfill cost savings of almost £60,000.
Aluminium packaging hits 68% recycling rate in 2023
According to annual data published on the National Packaging Waste Database by the Environment Agency, the UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate hit 68% in 2023.
LRS advances aluminium can recovery
EverestLabs, developer of RecycleOS, the first AI-enabled operating system for material recovery facilities (MRFs) and recyclers, has announced a partnership with LRS, the US’ fifth largest independent waste diversion, recycling and portable services provider.
Schoolchildren treated to interactive recycling workshop
Earlier in April 2024, a KS2 class in Burton-upon-Trent, UK, were treated to an interactive aluminium recycling workshop, after one pupil won a creative national design competition organised by Alupro.
Giant recycling rainbow created for St Patrick’s Festival
A giant rainbow installation is due to be unveiled in Festival Quarter, Dublin, as part of the St Patrick’s Festival on 16 and 17 March 2024.
MetalMatters recycling campaign rolls out across UK’s West Devon
MetalMatters, the industry-supported campaign that encourages households to recycle their cans, foil, empty aerosols, trays, tubes and metal screw tops, has been rolled out by West Devon Borough Council in the UK.
Rio Tinto and Giampaolo Group complete Matalco aluminium recycling transaction
Following the receipt of all regulatory approvals, Rio Tinto has acquired a 50% equity stake in the Matalco business from Giampaolo Group for $700 million, subject to usual closing adjustments.
Q3 shows uplift in UK aluminium packaging recycling
According to recent data published by the Environment Agency, UK aluminium packaging recycling volumes in Q3 continued to increase – showing an impressive uplift compared to the same period in 2022.
Accelerating action
While, as always, there have been controversies reported in the news about COP28, the positives are showing through – with the IAI rallying support from the metal packaging industry for its newly announced global recycling rate target.
Every Can Counts expands global presence
Every Can Counts has announced that the UAE has become the second non-European nation to fortify the not-for-profit’s global community.
Alupro showcases programme success with annual report
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has launched a new report demonstrating the national impact of its pioneering educational initiatives.