New research disproves claims that a variable rate DRS would be too complex 85% of respondents considered a variable rate system ‘easy to understand’ 61% of respondents support higher deposits for larger containers New research released earlier today (17 March) disproves the claim that a variable rate deposit return scheme (DRS) would be too complex […]
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Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the roll-out of its successful education programme to primary schools across Wales. Classrooms nationwide are invited to participate in the initiative, which aims to educate students about the benefits of recycling. The manga-themed Key Stage 2 (KS2) programme introduces pupils to heroine ‘Ally Minium’ and her warriors […]
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Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has unveiled its brand-new Recycle Aluminium website, to educate consumers about the infinitely recyclable benefits of aluminium packaging. Working to fulfil the industry’s obligation to meet recycling targets, the site is an educational hub, featuring the latest data, how-to guides, blog posts, videos, fact sheets and more. In the […]
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Plastic packaging would dominate supermarket shelves under flat rate DRS 60% of shoppers would switch from endlessly recyclable aluminium cans to plastic bottles Food and beverage waste would continue to rise unnecessarily UK supermarket shelves could be awash with plastic packaging, replacing billions of endlessly recyclable beverage cans, if the UK adopts a flat rate […]
The UK’s thriving aluminium industry, which employs more than 20,000 workers nationwide, 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). That’s one of the key findings from the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation […]
According to preliminary figures released by the Environment Agency earlier this week (11 January), the volume of aluminium packaging collected for recycling in the UK reached its highest ever level in 2020. While reprocessors and exporters have until the end of the month to report their final annual tonnage, data from the National Packaging Waste […]
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While a ‘typo’ from DEFRA has seemingly set a hare running regarding delayed timescales, the government assures us that much-needed reforms to the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme will be agreed and implemented by 2023. The second round of formal consultations will take place in early 2021, following their delayed release due to Brexit and […]
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According to data released by the Environment Agency earlier this week (22 October), aluminium packaging recycling rates have officially exceeded their 2020 target with three months of the year still remaining. Q3 saw 42,265 tonnes of aluminium packaging collected for recycling, an increase of 41% compared to the same period in 2019 and 4% higher […]
Tom Giddings, Sustainability and Public Affairs Manager at Alupro, discusses the importance of consistency in UK recycling data and explains why collaboration, simplification and standardisation will prove pivotal as the UK transitions towards a more circular economy. Over the coming years, the packaging industry will experience seismic change. Consultations are expected in early 2021 regarding […]
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Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the launch of its 2020 primary education programme. From Monday 28 September, schools across the UK and Ireland will be recruited to participate in the initiative, which aims to bring recycling into the classroom through science, art, design and PHSE. The anime-inspired Key Stage 2 (KS2) campaign […]
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has thrown its full support behind Recycle Week (21-27 September). Organised by Recycle Now, this year’s campaign will run under the banner ‘Together We Recycle’ and aims to celebrate household recycling through the COVID-19 pandemic. With aluminium recycling rates continuing to increase, the UK has already collected and recycled […]
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Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has been announced as the latest sponsor of the 2021 Student Starpack Awards. Organised by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), the competition challenges university students to identify creative packaging solutions to problems set by leading brands As part of the agreement, Alupro has provided a comprehensive […]
Brits back best practice DRS scheme design, finds YouGov research
/0 Comments/in News /by amyNew research disproves claims that a variable rate DRS would be too complex 85% of respondents considered a variable rate system ‘easy to understand’ 61% of respondents support higher deposits for larger containers New research released earlier today (17 March) disproves the claim that a variable rate deposit return scheme (DRS) would be too complex […]
Alupro launches free Welsh language resources for primary school pupils
/0 Comments/in News /by amyAlupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the roll-out of its successful education programme to primary schools across Wales. Classrooms nationwide are invited to participate in the initiative, which aims to educate students about the benefits of recycling. The manga-themed Key Stage 2 (KS2) programme introduces pupils to heroine ‘Ally Minium’ and her warriors […]
Alupro launches new website to educate consumers about the importance of recycling
/0 Comments/in News /by amyAlupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has unveiled its brand-new Recycle Aluminium website, to educate consumers about the infinitely recyclable benefits of aluminium packaging. Working to fulfil the industry’s obligation to meet recycling targets, the site is an educational hub, featuring the latest data, how-to guides, blog posts, videos, fact sheets and more. In the […]
UK faces tidal wave of plastic if ‘poorly designed’ Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is adopted
/0 Comments/in News /by amyPlastic packaging would dominate supermarket shelves under flat rate DRS 60% of shoppers would switch from endlessly recyclable aluminium cans to plastic bottles Food and beverage waste would continue to rise unnecessarily UK supermarket shelves could be awash with plastic packaging, replacing billions of endlessly recyclable beverage cans, if the UK adopts a flat rate […]
Aluminium industry faces plant closures if ‘poorly designed’ Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is adopted
/0 Comments/in News /by amyThe UK’s thriving aluminium industry, which employs more than 20,000 workers nationwide, 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). That’s one of the key findings from the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation […]
2020 – record year for aluminium packaging recycling
/0 Comments/in News /by amyAccording to preliminary figures released by the Environment Agency earlier this week (11 January), the volume of aluminium packaging collected for recycling in the UK reached its highest ever level in 2020. While reprocessors and exporters have until the end of the month to report their final annual tonnage, data from the National Packaging Waste […]
Why data quality will prove pivotal to the success of EPR reform
/0 Comments/in News /by amyWhile a ‘typo’ from DEFRA has seemingly set a hare running regarding delayed timescales, the government assures us that much-needed reforms to the extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme will be agreed and implemented by 2023. The second round of formal consultations will take place in early 2021, following their delayed release due to Brexit and […]
Aluminium packaging recycling rates surpass 2020 target
/0 Comments/in News /by amyAccording to data released by the Environment Agency earlier this week (22 October), aluminium packaging recycling rates have officially exceeded their 2020 target with three months of the year still remaining. Q3 saw 42,265 tonnes of aluminium packaging collected for recycling, an increase of 41% compared to the same period in 2019 and 4% higher […]
Why data quality is key to the future of UK packaging recycling
/0 Comments/in News /by amyTom Giddings, Sustainability and Public Affairs Manager at Alupro, discusses the importance of consistency in UK recycling data and explains why collaboration, simplification and standardisation will prove pivotal as the UK transitions towards a more circular economy. Over the coming years, the packaging industry will experience seismic change. Consultations are expected in early 2021 regarding […]
Alupro launches campaign to educate primary pupils about recycling
/0 Comments/in News /by amyAlupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the launch of its 2020 primary education programme. From Monday 28 September, schools across the UK and Ireland will be recruited to participate in the initiative, which aims to bring recycling into the classroom through science, art, design and PHSE. The anime-inspired Key Stage 2 (KS2) campaign […]
Alupro celebrates UK’s commitment to recycling during lockdown
/0 Comments/in News /by amyAlupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has thrown its full support behind Recycle Week (21-27 September). Organised by Recycle Now, this year’s campaign will run under the banner ‘Together We Recycle’ and aims to celebrate household recycling through the COVID-19 pandemic. With aluminium recycling rates continuing to increase, the UK has already collected and recycled […]
Alupro to sponsor Student Starpack Awards
/0 Comments/in News /by amyAlupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has been announced as the latest sponsor of the 2021 Student Starpack Awards. Organised by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), the competition challenges university students to identify creative packaging solutions to problems set by leading brands As part of the agreement, Alupro has provided a comprehensive […]