Alupro announces project to discover the real aluminium packaging recycling figure

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Following concern expressed by Alupro about the suitability of the Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system for recording aluminium packaging recycling it has commissioned a research project to reveal the real recycling rate.

Alupro advocates streamlining the reprocessor/exporter accreditation system and reducing the administrative burden with the aim of capturing the true amount of aluminium packaging recycled in the UK or exported for recycling. Read more

Coca-Cola Enterprises makes sure Every Can Counts on its ‘Happiness Pod’ summer tour

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Liverpool (17)In a bid to boost recycling among consumers, Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) has announced that this summer’s Coca-Cola ‘Happiness Pod’ tour will be supported by an awareness initiative developed in partnership with Every Can Counts. Read more

Success of industry-funded communications revealed in MetalMatters report

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MetalMatters Overview Report 2015The business case for recycling communications has been laid out in a new report  reviewing the MetalMatters programme and demonstrating the power of voluntary industry backing. Figures are based upon data from campaigns that have run in 50 local authorities across the UK between 2012-2015, with the support of the metal packaging industry partnership. Read more

intu Trafford Centre takes a canny approach to recycling

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The intu Trafford Centre is aiming to recycle more than 1 million drinks cans, following the unveiling of 243 can collectors at various sites throughout    the shopping centre.

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