Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has reportedly launched its sustainability manifesto focusing on seven goals to bring in a change in the packaging and waste management approach and promote a successful circular economy.
Describing the seven points of the manifesto at the launch, Tom Giddings, Executive Director of Alupro, noted – 1) carrying out consistent kerbside collections by local authorities is key, 2) conscious efforts should be made by local authorities and parties to implement ambitious on-the-go recycling and collection infrastructure, 3) regular communication campaigns is important through collaborations with companies, 4) implementation of a well-designed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) by the government and responsible parties to promote collection of at least 90 per cent of all drink containers, 5) execution of cost-effective Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system, 6) support from the government and responsible parties should come for innovation and investment in infrastructure to facilitate widespread recycling of aluminium packaging, and 7) promotion of circular economy by recovering valuable metals from Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA), ensuring retention of permanent materials such as aluminium, is inevitable.
Neil Quentin Gordon Parish, Member of Parliament, attended the launch of the manifesto and said the lack of uniformity in recycling systems is one of the main challenges faced by recyclers in the UK, as each local authority has its own method and rules of recycling.
MP Ruth Jones, who also attended the launch, highlighted the need for communication across all sectors to aware people of the importance of aluminium recycling and circular economy.
The launch programme also had a presence of Novelis representative Andy Doran, Senior Manager of Sustainability and Recycling Development, who discussed the potential role of Novelis’ Latchford recycling plant in the manifesto. Ardagh Packaging and Scanmetals emphasised the importance of end-of-life materials and their crucial role in ensuring that aluminium can fulfil the circular lifestyle.
Tom Giddings concluded the programme by saying “We are left with a hopeful image of a hopeful future, a hopeful sustainable future.”
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