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Alupro comments on report calling for UK to commit to energy from waste recovery
Policy Connect’s new report suggests that adopting the ‘Scandinavian’ approach would unlock billions of pounds of private investment and generate low carbon heat for half a million homes in the UK.
Have you been recycle-shamed?
There was an interesting survey to emerge from the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA) recently, where nearly half of UK parents were said to be shamed by their children for poor recycling practices. Are you one of them?
New UK study shows nearly half of parents shamed by their children for poor recycling practises
A poll of 2,000 parents of school-aged children, conducted by the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association (MPMA), found that 41% believe it is really their children who drive recycling and sustainability attitudes at home.
INX introduces sustainability in washable inks for label market
INX International Ink Co’s new Genesis GS washable inks have been recognised by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for meeting or exceeding the group’s strict testing protocol for washable and recyclable PET shrink sleeve applications.
A disappointing outcome
Following on from last week’s blog focusing on Scotland’s proposed DRS, there was some disappointing news from the Scottish parliament.
Alupro commends recycling industry’s resilience amid pandemic
Rick Hindley, Alupro executive director, says that by continuing to provide kerbside collections, local authorities are providing an invaluable service that keeps resources away from landfill and retains them within the value chain.
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.