Trivium Packaging, the global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal packaging, has committed to funding the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative launched by Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation. Designed to increase awareness and uptake of aerosol recycling across the UK, the initiative follows a three-phase approach educating consumers around best practice, establishing a baseline recycling rate […]
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According to Q3 data published by the Environment Agency in November,* aluminium packaging recycling rates have increased for the third quarter in a row and remain firmly on track to exceed their annual target. The period July-September 2022 saw a total of 37,815 tonnes of aluminium packaging collected for recycling. Material collected through kerbside, bring […]
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has been announced as the latest sponsor of the 2023 Student Starpack Awards. Organised by the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3), the competition challenges university students to create innovative packaging solutions to solve problems set by leading brands. As part of the agreement, Alupro has published a […]
A new programme promoting aluminium foil recycling has been introduced by Pendle Borough Council. As part of the initiative, residents are being encouraged to rinse and recycle their trays, wrapping foil, aerosols, beverage cans and empty food tins. ‘Foil in Love with recycling’, a consumer engagement campaign run in partnership with the Aluminium Packaging Recycling […]
Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro – the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, discusses the company’s continued growth, the positive impacts achieved through its consumer engagement programmes and how its latest campaigns are helping to change national recycling behaviours. In 2021, the UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate reached its highest level on record (66%). Statistics released […]
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Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, will present his thoughts on what a successful deposit return scheme (DRS) for the UK should look like at this year’s Environmental Packaging Summit. Taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena (2-3 November), the event brings together leading businesses from across the packaging supply chain to discuss the […]
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Children from The Bawburgh School in Norfolk were treated to an interactive aluminium recycling workshop, after one Year 5 pupil won a national competition organised by Fun Kids Radio and Alupro. 10-year-old Benjamin was awarded first place, from a significant amount of entrants across the UK, after correctly identifying that more than 75% of aluminium […]
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A new programme promoting aluminium recycling has been rolled out by Preston City Council. Residents are being encouraged to rinse and recycle their clean foil trays and wrapping foil, empty aerosols, drink cans and tins. ‘Clean Me’, a campaign run by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), will see creative advertisements placed on billboards, buses […]
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Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, is set to showcase its latest communications and educational programmes at this year’s LARAC Conference. Taking place at The Hilton Metropole in Birmingham between 5-6 October, the leading waste and recycling event will bring together thousands of local authority representatives from across the UK. Exhibiting at stand 14 in […]
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A new programme promoting metal packaging recycling has been rolled out by the Suffolk Waste Partnership. Homeowners across the region are being encouraged to recycle their food and drinks cans, aluminium wrapping foil and foil trays, empty aerosols and metal screw tops, in a bid to improve kerbside recycling rates. ‘MetalMatters’, run by the Aluminium […]
According to half-year data published by the Environment Agency in August, the UK continues to report impressive aluminium packaging recycling volumes. Indeed, more than 72,319 tonnes were collected for recycled in the period January-June. Over 70% (50,361) came through kerbside and HWRCs, while 20,313 came through incinerator bottom ash (IBA) recovery and 1,375 via other […]
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Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, has been named in the Letsrecycle.com ‘35 under 35’ list for 2022. Aiming to shine a spotlight on the sector’s rising stars, the list profiles the leaders of tomorrow and celebrates their incredible journeys within the waste and resources industry. Tom was recognised by the judges for his ground-breaking […]
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New funding partner for UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative
Trivium Packaging, the global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal packaging, has committed to funding the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative launched by Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation. Designed to increase awareness and uptake of aerosol recycling across the UK, the initiative follows a three-phase approach educating consumers around best practice, establishing a baseline recycling rate […]
Aluminium packaging recycling rate on track to surpass 2022 target
According to Q3 data published by the Environment Agency in November,* aluminium packaging recycling rates have increased for the third quarter in a row and remain firmly on track to exceed their annual target. The period July-September 2022 saw a total of 37,815 tonnes of aluminium packaging collected for recycling. Material collected through kerbside, bring […]
Alupro announces sponsorship of 2023 Student Starpack Awards
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has been announced as the latest sponsor of the 2023 Student Starpack Awards. Organised by the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3), the competition challenges university students to create innovative packaging solutions to solve problems set by leading brands. As part of the agreement, Alupro has published a […]
Pendle Borough Council launches foil recycling initiative
A new programme promoting aluminium foil recycling has been introduced by Pendle Borough Council. As part of the initiative, residents are being encouraged to rinse and recycle their trays, wrapping foil, aerosols, beverage cans and empty food tins. ‘Foil in Love with recycling’, a consumer engagement campaign run in partnership with the Aluminium Packaging Recycling […]
Helping the UK accelerate towards a circular future
Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro – the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, discusses the company’s continued growth, the positive impacts achieved through its consumer engagement programmes and how its latest campaigns are helping to change national recycling behaviours. In 2021, the UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate reached its highest level on record (66%). Statistics released […]
Alupro to discuss DRS at the 2022 Environmental Packaging Summit
Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, will present his thoughts on what a successful deposit return scheme (DRS) for the UK should look like at this year’s Environmental Packaging Summit. Taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena (2-3 November), the event brings together leading businesses from across the packaging supply chain to discuss the […]
Norfolk school enjoys recycling workshop after pupil wins national competition
Children from The Bawburgh School in Norfolk were treated to an interactive aluminium recycling workshop, after one Year 5 pupil won a national competition organised by Fun Kids Radio and Alupro. 10-year-old Benjamin was awarded first place, from a significant amount of entrants across the UK, after correctly identifying that more than 75% of aluminium […]
Preston City Council partners with Alupro to increase foil recycling
A new programme promoting aluminium recycling has been rolled out by Preston City Council. Residents are being encouraged to rinse and recycle their clean foil trays and wrapping foil, empty aerosols, drink cans and tins. ‘Clean Me’, a campaign run by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), will see creative advertisements placed on billboards, buses […]
Alupro to exhibit latest campaigns at LARAC 2022
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, is set to showcase its latest communications and educational programmes at this year’s LARAC Conference. Taking place at The Hilton Metropole in Birmingham between 5-6 October, the leading waste and recycling event will bring together thousands of local authority representatives from across the UK. Exhibiting at stand 14 in […]
Suffolk Waste Partnership & Alupro launch campaign to improve metal packaging recycling rate
A new programme promoting metal packaging recycling has been rolled out by the Suffolk Waste Partnership. Homeowners across the region are being encouraged to recycle their food and drinks cans, aluminium wrapping foil and foil trays, empty aerosols and metal screw tops, in a bid to improve kerbside recycling rates. ‘MetalMatters’, run by the Aluminium […]
Soaring PRN prices highlight importance of national reform
According to half-year data published by the Environment Agency in August, the UK continues to report impressive aluminium packaging recycling volumes. Indeed, more than 72,319 tonnes were collected for recycled in the period January-June. Over 70% (50,361) came through kerbside and HWRCs, while 20,313 came through incinerator bottom ash (IBA) recovery and 1,375 via other […]
Alupro’s executive director presented with national accolade
Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, has been named in the Letsrecycle.com ‘35 under 35’ list for 2022. Aiming to shine a spotlight on the sector’s rising stars, the list profiles the leaders of tomorrow and celebrates their incredible journeys within the waste and resources industry. Tom was recognised by the judges for his ground-breaking […]