recycling
New report finds majority of consumers willing to pay more for sustainable packaging
The report, developed in partnership with Boston Consulting Group, surveyed participants for their preferences related to sustainable packaging, along with their willingness to pay more for products with environmentally friendly packaging.
APEAL welcomes Circular Economy Action Plan 2.0
The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL), has welcomed the recently published Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) 2.0.
Aluminium cans pave the way for more sustainability in aerosol industry
The Aerosol & Dispensing Forum focused on sustainability and members of the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) were able to provide the following arguments and sustainable solutions of enhancing clients’ corporate strategies.
Revealed: the worst areas of the UK for metal recycling
The nation’s worst offending areas for not recycling metal have been revealed, with approximately one in five Brits admitting they rarely or never recycle household metal.
Alupro responds to latest Scottish DRS report
A new report published by the Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee calls for the Scottish government to ensure that the scheme is “accessible and available to all”.
OPRL appoints Margaret Bates as executive director
As OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) membership and services continue to expand, the organisation has appointed Professor Margaret Bates as its first full time executive director.
Co-op campaigns for foil recycling to increase
UK supermarket Co-op has launched a campaign to prevent tonnes of aluminium getting unnecessarily sent to landfill over the Christmas period.
Survey highlights consumer demand for sustainable packaging
According to Ball Corporation’s 2019 Consumer Survey, 73% of the respondents said they would choose environmentally friendly containers if they had a choice.
Alupro joins OPRL as a guarantor
Alupro is joining OPRL’s guarantors to add aluminium packaging recycling to the partnership of paper and card, cartons and plastic packaging recycling organisations
Metal Recycles Forever logo ranks top for clarity with consumers
New consumer research released by The Can Makers revealed the effect that different packaging recycling symbols are having when it comes to communicating key sustainability messages to consumers.
WaveGrip and Orpheus establish return scheme for carriers
WaveGrip, a brand of Berry Global, is providing a packaging solution and carrier return scheme for Orpheus Brewing to help the brewery reduce waste and its annual packaging footprint by approximately 85%.
European steel recycling levels reach record levels
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has hit an all-time high of 80.5%, according to figures issued by APEAL.
Crown pushes for more recycling facilities in the UK
Crown Bevcan has pledged to increase the number of recycling facilities available in public spaces in the UK.
MetPac-SA welcomes Pick n Pay as member
Pick n Pay (PnP) has signed up as a member of MetPac-SA – the Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) that represents the metal packaging recycling industry in South Africa.