Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the winner of the highly esteemed Student Starpack Awards. Mauricio Rocktaeshel, from Loughborough University, took home first place in the Alupro-sponsored ‘sustainable aluminium personal grooming product & brand’ category, as well as the overall gold award. Alongside the £500 cash prize, Mauricio also won a trip to […]
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Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the winner of its national educational programme – Masters of Infinity. Sophie Mae Juguilon (10), from St. Michael’s Catholic Primary School in Ashford, took home first prize for her outstanding manga comic strip. Alongside a brand-new iPad, Sophie Mae was presented with a £1,500 voucher for her […]
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As part of a collaboration between Every Can Counts and Greater Manchester Combined Authority, a giant rainbow created from 2,500 recycled beverage cans has appeared in Piccadilly Gardens. Installed in celebration of World Environment Day (Saturday 5th June), the four-metre-high art piece aims to tackle litter and promote the infinite recyclability of aluminium. The cans […]
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Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has released a series of informative fact sheets outlining the benefits of aluminium packaging. Hosted on the Alupro website, the documents aim to provide packaging professionals, retailers, manufacturers and the wider supply chain with statistics and information about the material’s circular properties. Covering a range of topics, including the recycling processes, collection […]
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the appointment of Tom Giddings as interim General Manager. Previously Sustainability and Public Affairs Manager, Tom succeeds industry stalwart Rick Hindley, who moves on to another senior role within the recycling sector. Having joined Alupro in June 2020, Tom has firmly positioned himself as a driving force […]
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Data published earlier this month by the Environment Agency (EA) reveals that aluminium beverage can recycling hit its highest ever rate in 2020 – an impressive 82%. This represents a year-on-year increase of 6% in a market that saw significant growth. With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a significant increase in at-home consumption, more aluminium […]
In March, ministers launched a fresh consultation regarding the introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. With the industry and campaigners still split on how the system should work, Rick Hindley, executive director at Alupro, provided the following comment: “Aiming to tackle plastic pollution, increase recycling rates, improve recyclate quality […]
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 […]
Alupro announces winner of the Student Starpack Awards
/0 Comments/in News /by amyAlupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the winner of the highly esteemed Student Starpack Awards. Mauricio Rocktaeshel, from Loughborough University, took home first place in the Alupro-sponsored ‘sustainable aluminium personal grooming product & brand’ category, as well as the overall gold award. Alongside the £500 cash prize, Mauricio also won a trip to […]
Alupro announces winner of national education campaign
/0 Comments/in News /by amyAlupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the winner of its national educational programme – Masters of Infinity. Sophie Mae Juguilon (10), from St. Michael’s Catholic Primary School in Ashford, took home first prize for her outstanding manga comic strip. Alongside a brand-new iPad, Sophie Mae was presented with a £1,500 voucher for her […]
Every Can Counts takes recycled rainbow art installation to Manchester
/0 Comments/in News /by amyAs part of a collaboration between Every Can Counts and Greater Manchester Combined Authority, a giant rainbow created from 2,500 recycled beverage cans has appeared in Piccadilly Gardens. Installed in celebration of World Environment Day (Saturday 5th June), the four-metre-high art piece aims to tackle litter and promote the infinite recyclability of aluminium. The cans […]
Alupro launches sustainability fact sheets to highlight circular properties of aluminium
/0 Comments/in News /by amyAlupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has released a series of informative fact sheets outlining the benefits of aluminium packaging. Hosted on the Alupro website, the documents aim to provide packaging professionals, retailers, manufacturers and the wider supply chain with statistics and information about the material’s circular properties. Covering a range of topics, including the recycling processes, collection […]
Tom Giddings appointed Alupro’s interim General Manager
/0 Comments/in News /by amyAlupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the appointment of Tom Giddings as interim General Manager. Previously Sustainability and Public Affairs Manager, Tom succeeds industry stalwart Rick Hindley, who moves on to another senior role within the recycling sector. Having joined Alupro in June 2020, Tom has firmly positioned himself as a driving force […]
UK aluminium beverage can recycling hits record-breaking 82% in 2020
/0 Comments/in News /by amyData published earlier this month by the Environment Agency (EA) reveals that aluminium beverage can recycling hit its highest ever rate in 2020 – an impressive 82%. This represents a year-on-year increase of 6% in a market that saw significant growth. With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to a significant increase in at-home consumption, more aluminium […]
DRS consultation launch
/0 Comments/in News /by amyIn March, ministers launched a fresh consultation regarding the introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. With the industry and campaigners still split on how the system should work, Rick Hindley, executive director at Alupro, provided the following comment: “Aiming to tackle plastic pollution, increase recycling rates, improve recyclate quality […]
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 […]