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The importance of policy in driving higher recycling rates for aluminium packaging

Alupro to discuss importance of policy in driving higher recycling rates for aluminium packaging at sustainability strategy event

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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RECYCLING RATE 2023 INFOGRAPHIC

Aluminium packaging hits 68% recycling rate in 2023

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, […]

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RECYCLING ALUMINUM CANS

Alupro launches updated Aluminium Manifesto for 2024

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 […]

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‘Can’ the negativity, a thought-through DRS could revolutionise recycling

DRS delay disappointing, but far from unexpected, says Alupro

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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Local schoolchildren treated to interactive recycling workshop

Local schoolchildren treated to interactive recycling workshop

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 […]

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1 EASTER 2024

‘Munch, scrunch, recycle!’ this Easter, says Alupro

Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, is hopping into spring with the launch of its latest easter-themed promotional campaign, ‘Munch, Scrunch, Recycle!’. Aimed at local authorities, the programme will encourage residents to think more carefully about their waste this Easter. Each year, around 80 million Easter eggs are bought in the UK, , most of […]

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FANTASTIC FOIL IMAGE

re3 waste partnership launches foil recycling campaign

re3, the waste partnership covering Bracknell Forest, Reading and Wokingham Borough Councils, has joined forces with Alupro to roll-out a creative campaign encouraging residents to recycle their aluminium foil. Aluminium is endlessly recyclable, and recycling it saves 95% of the energy used to make aluminium from raw materials. To recycle, simply scrunch your wrapping foil, […]

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MetalMatters recycling campaign

MetalMatters recycling campaign rolls out across West Devon

MetalMatters, the industry-supported campaign that encourages households to recycle their cans, foil, empty aerosols, trays, tubes and metal screw tops, has been rolled out by West Devon Borough Council. As part of continued efforts to improve kerbside recycling rates, the initiative will see residents across the region receive an informative leaflet posted directly through their […]

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Lindal Group joins the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative

Lindal Group, a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of specialist valves, actuators and spray caps used in aerosol products, has joined other key members in the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative as a funding partner. Spearheaded by Alupro, the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative was launched in 2022 to increase awareness and uptake of […]

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Implementing an effective DRS – the challenges, opportunities and necessities

What the aluminium packaging recycling industry wants to see in 2024

Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, looks to the year ahead and explains what the aluminium packaging recycling industry wants to see in 2024. When we look back over the past 12 months, it’s likely to go down in history as a year of frustration for the packaging value chain. Delays to expected consultations, disappointing […]

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Alupro table at Letsreycle Communications Conference

Alupro to sponsor Letsreycle Communications Conference

Alupro, the Aluminium Packaging Organisation, has been announced as the latest sponsor of this year’s Letsrecycle Communications Conference. Taking place at the Hallam Centre in London (7 February), the event will bring together local authority waste management professionals from across the UK to celebrate progress and share best practice. Exploring the latest communication strategies and […]

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New partner for UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative

CleanPak, the market leader in aerosol recycling, has joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative. Spearheaded by Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, the programme was founded to raise awareness of and increase aerosol recycling in the UK. Part of Hull-based environmental services specialist Clean Eco Group, CleanPak uses state-of-the-art technology to dispose of both full […]

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June 10, 2025

UK recycles 157,049 tonnes of aluminium packaging in 2024

May 13, 2025

Alupro to shine spotlight on sustainability at the 2025 London Wine Fair

April 14, 2025

Alupro launches ‘Munch, Scrunch, Recycle!’ Easter campaign

April 2, 2025

Alupro campaign asks secondary school students to create their future

April 1, 2025

Alupro announces strategic partnership with LARAC

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