recycling
UK aluminium industry faces plant closures if ‘poorly designed’ DRS is adopted, says Alupro
According to a new report from Alupro, the UK’s thriving aluminium industry would be stung with an annual production shortfall of 4.7 billion units and the very real possibility of plant closures if the UK adopts a flat rate deposit return scheme (DRS).
Europeans want more recycling bins in public spaces, poll shows
According to a survey performed by LUCID in association with Every Can Counts, Europeans desire infinitely recyclable packaging, better labelling and more knowledge about what happens to their recyclables.
Clean Earth projected to process record-breaking 13 million aerosol cans
Clean Earth processed nearly 1 million cans each month in 2020 and expects to reach 13 million by the end of the year, setting a new company record.
Pandemic sparks urgency for recycling across Europe
More than 90% of Europeans have declared they would like to do more for recycling in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a recent LUCID poll in association with Every Can Counts.
Let’s not take our eyes off the prize
That term ‘infinite recyclability’ which has been our trademark over the year is now under threat. Plastic is getting its act together and we as an industry need to take note.
New US packaging analysis finds aluminium cans show highest circular performance
“Recycling Unpacked: Assessing the Circular Potential of Beverage Containers in the United States” is published by Metabolic as part of a study commissioned by the Can Manufacturers Institute.
Alupro launches campaign to educate primary pupils about recycling
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the launch of its 2020 primary education programme.
Every Can Counts raises profile of can recycling with augmented reality game
In a Recycle Week first, Every Can Counts has released a new AR filter game across Facebook and Instagram.
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.