According to recent data published on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) by the Environment Agency (EA), aluminium packaging recycling volumes in Q3 continued to increase – showing an impressive uplift compared to the same period in 2022. During the three-month period (Jul-Sep), 48,135 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling – a 21% […]
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has launched a new report demonstrating the national impact of its pioneering educational initiatives. The Alupro Impact Report details activity delivered during 2022, explores the outcomes of its latest campaigns and tracks progress towards its goal of achieving a 100% recycling rate for aluminium packaging. Crucially, the report explains […]
Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, will share his thoughts on optimising aluminium packaging recycling at the 2023 CLAIRE Wales Group Conference. Taking place on 17 November at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales, the event will explore what the future of recycling looks like and the role of collaboration in accelerating progress. Bringing together […]
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A new campaign promoting metal packaging recycling has been introduced by Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council. In a bid to improve kerbside recycling rates, households across the region are being encouraged to recycle their metal packaging including food and drinks cans, aluminium wrapping foil and foil trays, as well as empty aerosols and […]
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31 October 2023 Position Statement:- The Aluminium Can Production and Recycling Industry Position re: Digital Deposit Return Scheme (DDRS) Aluminium drinks cans are a real success story for the circular economy; not only are they completely recyclable but they are widely recycled, with the industry achieving an impressive and market-leading UK recycling rate of 82%. Our […]
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Tata Steel extends education programme to help raise awareness of recycling attributes of aerosols October 2023 – Tata Steel, one of the world’s largest steel producers and one of the UK’s leading steel re-processors, has become the latest organisation to join the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative and is celebrating as part of national Recycle Week, […]
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As part of its ongoing work to raise awareness about the benefits of recycling aluminium packaging, Alupro has launched an educational video taking viewers behind the scenes of the post-consumer journey – from recycling bin through to reprocessing. Narrated by irreverent sports commentator Nick Heath, ‘Secrets of Aluminium’ gives an entertaining insight into the circular […]
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Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, will showcase its latest consumer awareness campaigns and creative educational initiatives at this year’s LARAC Conference. Taking place at The Hilton Metropole in Birmingham between 11-12 October, the recycling and waste management event will bring together hundreds of local authority representatives from across the UK to discuss policy, funding, […]
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Earlier this month (4 September) as part of a money can’t buy prize for winning the Alupro-sponsored ‘replacing multi-material packaging’ category at this year’s 2023 Student Starpack Awards, student James Albosh was taken on a VIP tour of Crown’s state-of-the-art R&D facility in Wantage. Providing a priceless opportunity to go behind the scenes at one […]
According to insight leaked earlier this week,[1] feverish meetings between government and industry bodies have concluded that the already delayed start date for the roll-out of the UK’s deposit return scheme is looking even more like a ‘non-starter’, with 2026 now proposed as the earliest likely alternative. However, while frustrations continue to build across the […]
https://alupro.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Latest-campaigns.jpeg6251000amyhttps://alupro.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/alupro-uk.pngamy2023-09-07 08:43:402023-09-07 08:43:40‘Can’ the negativity, a thought-through DRS could revolutionise recycling, says Alupro
Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, will take to the stage for two expert panel debates at this year’s UK Metals Expo. Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham (13-14 September), the event is set to welcome hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors. Bringing together the UK’s metal supply chain, as well as representatives […]
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Henkel, the leading global solutions provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative. Spearheaded by Alupro, the national programme aims to increase awareness and education to drive an uplift in aerosol recycling rates. With a legacy of more than 145 years, Henkel champions innovative and sustainable brands and technologies […]
Q3 data shows impressive uplift in aluminium packaging recycling
/in News /by amyAccording to recent data published on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) by the Environment Agency (EA), aluminium packaging recycling volumes in Q3 continued to increase – showing an impressive uplift compared to the same period in 2022. During the three-month period (Jul-Sep), 48,135 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling – a 21% […]
Alupro showcases programme success with inspiring annual report
/in News /by amyAlupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has launched a new report demonstrating the national impact of its pioneering educational initiatives. The Alupro Impact Report details activity delivered during 2022, explores the outcomes of its latest campaigns and tracks progress towards its goal of achieving a 100% recycling rate for aluminium packaging. Crucially, the report explains […]
Alupro to discuss aluminium packaging sustainability at local authority conference
/in News /by amyTom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, will share his thoughts on optimising aluminium packaging recycling at the 2023 CLAIRE Wales Group Conference. Taking place on 17 November at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales, the event will explore what the future of recycling looks like and the role of collaboration in accelerating progress. Bringing together […]
Cumbria residents encouraged to recycle their metal packaging
/in News /by amyA new campaign promoting metal packaging recycling has been introduced by Cumberland Council and Westmorland and Furness Council. In a bid to improve kerbside recycling rates, households across the region are being encouraged to recycle their metal packaging including food and drinks cans, aluminium wrapping foil and foil trays, as well as empty aerosols and […]
Position Statement:- The Aluminium Can Production and Recycling Industry Position re: Digital Deposit Return Scheme (DDRS)
/in News /by amy31 October 2023 Position Statement:- The Aluminium Can Production and Recycling Industry Position re: Digital Deposit Return Scheme (DDRS) Aluminium drinks cans are a real success story for the circular economy; not only are they completely recyclable but they are widely recycled, with the industry achieving an impressive and market-leading UK recycling rate of 82%. Our […]
Tata Steel celebrates Recycle Week by joining the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative
/in News /by amyTata Steel extends education programme to help raise awareness of recycling attributes of aerosols October 2023 – Tata Steel, one of the world’s largest steel producers and one of the UK’s leading steel re-processors, has become the latest organisation to join the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative and is celebrating as part of national Recycle Week, […]
Alupro film explores the aluminium packaging recycling journey
/in News /by amyAs part of its ongoing work to raise awareness about the benefits of recycling aluminium packaging, Alupro has launched an educational video taking viewers behind the scenes of the post-consumer journey – from recycling bin through to reprocessing. Narrated by irreverent sports commentator Nick Heath, ‘Secrets of Aluminium’ gives an entertaining insight into the circular […]
Alupro to showcase latest campaigns at LARAC 2023
/in News /by amyAlupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, will showcase its latest consumer awareness campaigns and creative educational initiatives at this year’s LARAC Conference. Taking place at The Hilton Metropole in Birmingham between 11-12 October, the recycling and waste management event will bring together hundreds of local authority representatives from across the UK to discuss policy, funding, […]
Student Starpack Awards winner visits R&D facility
/in News /by amyEarlier this month (4 September) as part of a money can’t buy prize for winning the Alupro-sponsored ‘replacing multi-material packaging’ category at this year’s 2023 Student Starpack Awards, student James Albosh was taken on a VIP tour of Crown’s state-of-the-art R&D facility in Wantage. Providing a priceless opportunity to go behind the scenes at one […]
‘Can’ the negativity, a thought-through DRS could revolutionise recycling, says Alupro
/in News /by amyAccording to insight leaked earlier this week,[1] feverish meetings between government and industry bodies have concluded that the already delayed start date for the roll-out of the UK’s deposit return scheme is looking even more like a ‘non-starter’, with 2026 now proposed as the earliest likely alternative. However, while frustrations continue to build across the […]
Alupro to discuss the economic value of aluminium at this year’s UK Metals Expo
/in News /by amyTom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, will take to the stage for two expert panel debates at this year’s UK Metals Expo. Taking place at the NEC in Birmingham (13-14 September), the event is set to welcome hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors. Bringing together the UK’s metal supply chain, as well as representatives […]
UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative announces new partner
/in News /by amyHenkel, the leading global solutions provider for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative. Spearheaded by Alupro, the national programme aims to increase awareness and education to drive an uplift in aerosol recycling rates. With a legacy of more than 145 years, Henkel champions innovative and sustainable brands and technologies […]