18 February 2019 “We are delighted that, following the launch of the Resources & Waste Strategy for England, the consultation papers are now published. The Strategy is ambitious and provides a unique opportunity to develop a more coherent, fully inclusive system that benefits all. We have the chance to ensure full transparency of […]
Drops Cycling Team announce Alupro and its Every Can Counts programme will continue as a lead sponsorship partner in 2019. The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is continuing to sponsor the Drops Cycling Team into 2019 as part of its work to encourage everyone to recycle more of the aluminium packaging they use at […]
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Rick Hindley, Executive Director of Alupro (Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation) We welcome the UK Government’s much anticipated Resources and Waste Strategy, which outlines an ambitious direction of travel. The Devil is in the detail, and we strongly believe that robust research, including full impact assessments, must be carried out into all the options. […]
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The publication of the National Audit Office’s review of the packaging recycling obligation system has again raised widespread public concern as to what is really happening to the packaging that householders recycle. But there is good news; a recent report by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation Limited (Alupro), demonstrates how an 85% recycling rate […]
https://alupro.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Alupro_Achieving-85_CoverOnly-CROPPED-1.jpg5711238amyhttps://alupro.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/alupro-uk.pngamy2018-07-23 09:32:202023-08-29 08:29:57Achieving an 85% recycling rate within two years
The environmental behaviour change charity Hubbub and recycling compliance scheme Ecosurety are bringing together a unique partnership of big businesses in a bid to improve the recycling of food and drink packaging disposed of on-the-go. A combination of ground-breaking technology, new recycling facilities and engaging communications activities will be piloted in Leeds City Centre for […]
https://alupro.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/LeedsByExample-Example-social-media-cards2.jpg45004500aluprohttps://alupro.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/alupro-uk.pngalupro2018-06-27 10:53:022023-08-29 08:29:58Industry giants join forces to tackle ‘on-the-go’ recycling #LeedsByExample campaign set to pilot new ways of improving recycling rates
The two emails came as a complete surprise. The first one was easily dealt with once the Nigerian Prince had my bank details, but less so the news from Mr Hindley (aka the boss). It informed us that the next team meeting would be held at Bridgnorth Aluminium (producers of aluminium lithographic printing plates and […]
Drink can recycling campaign, Every Can Counts has today announced that it is the 2018 Recycling Partner for both the OVO Energy Women’s Tour and the OVO Energy Tour Series events. The campaign, run by Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), is committed to encouraging those who participate in competitive and recreational cycling in the UK […]
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Whilst we are consumed by the issues of packaging pollution and concerns about where our recycling ends up, there is some good news. The recycling rate for aluminium drinks cans continues to increase year on year, hitting 72% in 2017[1] (up from 70% in 2016), whilst the national recycling rate for all aluminium packaging reached […]
https://alupro.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/ALU-INFOGRAPHIC-2018-FINAL-600px.png424600amyhttps://alupro.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/alupro-uk.pngamy2018-04-16 09:17:362023-08-29 08:29:58Aluminium packaging – real recycling: As aluminium drinks cans hit 72% recycling rate, data shows that almost 100% is recycled within Europe.
We welcome any measure that effectively increases recycling and reduces litter. Aluminium packaging is already widely recycled; 70% of beverage cans are currently recycled, and independent research shows that in 12 years the existing collection infrastructure will deliver a 90% recycling rate for all aluminium packaging*. We want to contribute to what we trust will […]
Ten students from schools around the UK have been named as winners in the Alu D&T Challenge, a national competition for 11 to 14 year olds, funded by the aluminium industry to inspire young designers to create sustainable products using aluminium. Students and teachers travelled to Birmingham on 7th March to receive their prizes and […]
https://alupro.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Alupro_DTEvent2018_Thinktank_0153.jpg39966072amyhttps://alupro.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/alupro-uk.pngamy2018-03-13 14:34:112023-08-29 08:29:59Winners announced in aluminium industry’s national schools sustainable design competition – the Alu D&T Challenge
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has launched a MetalMatters campaign to remind householders to recycle food and drink cans, foil, empty aerosols, foil trays and metal screw tops in their red recycling box. Leaflets have been sent to 56,000 homes, recycling vehicles are now fitted with promotional signs and residents can find out more at several planned roadshows. Supporting […]
As women’s cycling continues to gain momentum, recycling programme ‘Every Can Counts’ has furthered its investment into the UK based Trek-Drops professional women’s cycling team for the duration of the 2018 season. This is the second consecutive year that the Every Can Counts programme, managed by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), has supported the […]
https://alupro.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/rsz_ecc_and_trek-drops_-_1.jpg9931594amyhttps://alupro.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/alupro-uk.pngamy2018-02-21 12:51:212023-08-29 08:29:59Recycling programme extends sponsorship of UK professional women’s cycling team
Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) response to Resources & Waste Strategy consultations
/in News /by amy18 February 2019 “We are delighted that, following the launch of the Resources & Waste Strategy for England, the consultation papers are now published. The Strategy is ambitious and provides a unique opportunity to develop a more coherent, fully inclusive system that benefits all. We have the chance to ensure full transparency of […]
Every Can Counts continue partnering Drops Cycling Team
/in News /by amyDrops Cycling Team announce Alupro and its Every Can Counts programme will continue as a lead sponsorship partner in 2019. The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is continuing to sponsor the Drops Cycling Team into 2019 as part of its work to encourage everyone to recycle more of the aluminium packaging they use at […]
Alupro – response to Resources and Waste Strategy for England
/in News /by amyRick Hindley, Executive Director of Alupro (Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation) We welcome the UK Government’s much anticipated Resources and Waste Strategy, which outlines an ambitious direction of travel. The Devil is in the detail, and we strongly believe that robust research, including full impact assessments, must be carried out into all the options. […]
Achieving an 85% recycling rate within two years
/in News /by amyThe publication of the National Audit Office’s review of the packaging recycling obligation system has again raised widespread public concern as to what is really happening to the packaging that householders recycle. But there is good news; a recent report by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation Limited (Alupro), demonstrates how an 85% recycling rate […]
Industry giants join forces to tackle ‘on-the-go’ recycling #LeedsByExample campaign set to pilot new ways of improving recycling rates
/in News /by aluproThe environmental behaviour change charity Hubbub and recycling compliance scheme Ecosurety are bringing together a unique partnership of big businesses in a bid to improve the recycling of food and drink packaging disposed of on-the-go. A combination of ground-breaking technology, new recycling facilities and engaging communications activities will be piloted in Leeds City Centre for […]
A visit to Bridgnorth Aluminium
/in News /by amyThe two emails came as a complete surprise. The first one was easily dealt with once the Nigerian Prince had my bank details, but less so the news from Mr Hindley (aka the boss). It informed us that the next team meeting would be held at Bridgnorth Aluminium (producers of aluminium lithographic printing plates and […]
Every Can Counts receives OVO Energy Women’s Tour and OVO Energy Tour Series Recycling Partnership title
/in News /by amyDrink can recycling campaign, Every Can Counts has today announced that it is the 2018 Recycling Partner for both the OVO Energy Women’s Tour and the OVO Energy Tour Series events. The campaign, run by Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), is committed to encouraging those who participate in competitive and recreational cycling in the UK […]
Aluminium packaging – real recycling: As aluminium drinks cans hit 72% recycling rate, data shows that almost 100% is recycled within Europe.
/in News, Uncategorized /by amyWhilst we are consumed by the issues of packaging pollution and concerns about where our recycling ends up, there is some good news. The recycling rate for aluminium drinks cans continues to increase year on year, hitting 72% in 2017[1] (up from 70% in 2016), whilst the national recycling rate for all aluminium packaging reached […]
Government announces introduction of DRS
/in News /by amyWe welcome any measure that effectively increases recycling and reduces litter. Aluminium packaging is already widely recycled; 70% of beverage cans are currently recycled, and independent research shows that in 12 years the existing collection infrastructure will deliver a 90% recycling rate for all aluminium packaging*. We want to contribute to what we trust will […]
Winners announced in aluminium industry’s national schools sustainable design competition – the Alu D&T Challenge
/in News /by amyTen students from schools around the UK have been named as winners in the Alu D&T Challenge, a national competition for 11 to 14 year olds, funded by the aluminium industry to inspire young designers to create sustainable products using aluminium. Students and teachers travelled to Birmingham on 7th March to receive their prizes and […]
Newcastle-under-Lyme launch MetalMatters
/in News /by amyNewcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has launched a MetalMatters campaign to remind householders to recycle food and drink cans, foil, empty aerosols, foil trays and metal screw tops in their red recycling box. Leaflets have been sent to 56,000 homes, recycling vehicles are now fitted with promotional signs and residents can find out more at several planned roadshows. Supporting […]
Recycling programme extends sponsorship of UK professional women’s cycling team
/in News /by amyAs women’s cycling continues to gain momentum, recycling programme ‘Every Can Counts’ has furthered its investment into the UK based Trek-Drops professional women’s cycling team for the duration of the 2018 season. This is the second consecutive year that the Every Can Counts programme, managed by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), has supported the […]