According to recent data published on the National Packaging Waste Database by the Environment Agency, aluminium packaging recycling volumes reported further growth in Q2. Recording a 3% increase compared to the same period in 2023, the industry is firmly on track to once again exceed annual recycling targets. In total, 45,246 tonnes of aluminium packaging […]
At this year’s RWM exhibition (NEC, 11-12 September), Alupro will bring together some of the supply chain’s leading voices for a panel discussion digging deeper into the challenges and opportunities of aluminium foil recycling. Sustainability and public affairs manager Martin Hyde will chair the session, which will take place on the Packaging and EPR stage […]
As part of an ongoing drive to further improve resident engagement and deliver a measurable uplift in metal packaging recycling rates, RECAP rolled out the MetalMatters initiative. The campaign drove an immediate rise in metal packaging collection volumes and material quality, with the cost of deployment paid back in less than four weeks. Situated within […]
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Daisy Goddard-Dickinson, a year 6 pupil from St Nicholas CofE Primary School near Ripon, has scooped first place in a national competition run by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro). Organised as part of ‘Bin-fluencers’, an educational programme aimed at KS3 pupils to help improve knowledge about recycling, the competition invited schoolchildren from all over […]
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Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has been announced as the latest sponsor of this year’s LARAC Wales Conference. Taking place on 9 July at the Leonardo Hotel in Cardiff, the event will bring together hundreds of local authority representatives to discuss the key issues around running an efficient waste and recycling service. Delegates attending […]
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SUEZ recycling and recovery UK today announced it has entered a two-year partnership with Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, as part of a roadmap to increasing UK aerosol recycling rates. An estimated 650 million metal aerosols are used in the UK each year, with over 80% of these used in the home. Upcoming reforms […]
A digital campaign promoting best practice metal packaging recycling is set to be rolled out across Powys. Launching on Monday 17 June, the six-week programme will target more than 67,000 households across the region, with the aim of improving kerbside recycling rates. Delivered by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), ‘MetalMatters’ will use targeted social […]
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Next week (6 June), Martin Hyde, Sustainability & Public Affairs Manager at Alupro, will share his thoughts on the pivotal role of policy in supporting a sustainable future for UK aluminium at the 2024 ALFED EnvironmentAl Sustainability Strategy Day. Taking place at BMA House in central London, the event will bring together hundreds of delegates […]
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According to annual data published on the National Packaging Waste Database by the Environment Agency, * the UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate hit an impressive 68% in 2023. A record-breaking 162,357 tonnes were recycled nationwide, including more than four in five beverage cans (81%). Despite a rapidly growing domestic market, aluminium packaging collected through kerbside, […]
Earlier this week (30 April), Alupro published a refreshed version of its pioneering Aluminium Manifesto. Initially launched in 2022, the Aluminium Manifesto outlines the views of the aluminium packaging industry and details the changes needed to deliver a world-class recycling system for the UK. Alongside highlighting the positive progress made to date, including discussions surrounding […]
Last week (25 April), the UK government published a statement confirming a delay to the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers to October 2027. Alongside the delay, DEFRA revealed that decisions had been reached regarding joint registration and reporting, labelling, reciprocal returns, deposit level, minimum container size, and low volume sales. […]
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Earlier this month (March), KS2 pupils from Thomas Russell Junior School in Burton-on-Trent were treated to an interactive aluminium recycling workshop, after student Elsie Burgess (8) took home first place in a national competition. Organised by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), the competition saw thousands of primary pupils from all over the UK tasked […]
UK aluminium packaging recycling continues to grow in Q2
/in News /by Claire BootAccording to recent data published on the National Packaging Waste Database by the Environment Agency, aluminium packaging recycling volumes reported further growth in Q2. Recording a 3% increase compared to the same period in 2023, the industry is firmly on track to once again exceed annual recycling targets. In total, 45,246 tonnes of aluminium packaging […]
Alupro to host expert panel discussion at RWM 2024
/in News /by amyAt this year’s RWM exhibition (NEC, 11-12 September), Alupro will bring together some of the supply chain’s leading voices for a panel discussion digging deeper into the challenges and opportunities of aluminium foil recycling. Sustainability and public affairs manager Martin Hyde will chair the session, which will take place on the Packaging and EPR stage […]
RECAP sees metal recycling capture rates soar, thanks to innovative engagement campaign
/in News /by amyAs part of an ongoing drive to further improve resident engagement and deliver a measurable uplift in metal packaging recycling rates, RECAP rolled out the MetalMatters initiative. The campaign drove an immediate rise in metal packaging collection volumes and material quality, with the cost of deployment paid back in less than four weeks. Situated within […]
Yorkshire pupil takes home first prize in national recycling competition
/in News /by amyDaisy Goddard-Dickinson, a year 6 pupil from St Nicholas CofE Primary School near Ripon, has scooped first place in a national competition run by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro). Organised as part of ‘Bin-fluencers’, an educational programme aimed at KS3 pupils to help improve knowledge about recycling, the competition invited schoolchildren from all over […]
Alupro announced as latest sponsor of the LARAC Wales Conference
/in News /by amyAlupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has been announced as the latest sponsor of this year’s LARAC Wales Conference. Taking place on 9 July at the Leonardo Hotel in Cardiff, the event will bring together hundreds of local authority representatives to discuss the key issues around running an efficient waste and recycling service. Delegates attending […]
SUEZ AND ALUPRO ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP TO INCREASE AEROSOL RECYCLING
/in News /by amySUEZ recycling and recovery UK today announced it has entered a two-year partnership with Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, as part of a roadmap to increasing UK aerosol recycling rates. An estimated 650 million metal aerosols are used in the UK each year, with over 80% of these used in the home. Upcoming reforms […]
Powys County Council rolls out MetalMatters programme
/in News /by amyA digital campaign promoting best practice metal packaging recycling is set to be rolled out across Powys. Launching on Monday 17 June, the six-week programme will target more than 67,000 households across the region, with the aim of improving kerbside recycling rates. Delivered by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), ‘MetalMatters’ will use targeted social […]
Alupro to discuss importance of policy in driving higher recycling rates for aluminium packaging at sustainability strategy event
/in News /by amyNext week (6 June), Martin Hyde, Sustainability & Public Affairs Manager at Alupro, will share his thoughts on the pivotal role of policy in supporting a sustainable future for UK aluminium at the 2024 ALFED EnvironmentAl Sustainability Strategy Day. Taking place at BMA House in central London, the event will bring together hundreds of delegates […]
Aluminium packaging hits 68% recycling rate in 2023
/in News /by amyAccording to annual data published on the National Packaging Waste Database by the Environment Agency, * the UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate hit an impressive 68% in 2023. A record-breaking 162,357 tonnes were recycled nationwide, including more than four in five beverage cans (81%). Despite a rapidly growing domestic market, aluminium packaging collected through kerbside, […]
Alupro launches updated Aluminium Manifesto for 2024
/in News /by amyEarlier this week (30 April), Alupro published a refreshed version of its pioneering Aluminium Manifesto. Initially launched in 2022, the Aluminium Manifesto outlines the views of the aluminium packaging industry and details the changes needed to deliver a world-class recycling system for the UK. Alongside highlighting the positive progress made to date, including discussions surrounding […]
DRS delay disappointing, but far from unexpected, says Alupro
/in News /by amyLast week (25 April), the UK government published a statement confirming a delay to the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers to October 2027. Alongside the delay, DEFRA revealed that decisions had been reached regarding joint registration and reporting, labelling, reciprocal returns, deposit level, minimum container size, and low volume sales. […]
Local schoolchildren treated to interactive recycling workshop
/in News /by amyEarlier this month (March), KS2 pupils from Thomas Russell Junior School in Burton-on-Trent were treated to an interactive aluminium recycling workshop, after student Elsie Burgess (8) took home first place in a national competition. Organised by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), the competition saw thousands of primary pupils from all over the UK tasked […]