Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced its support to Recycle Week, which is being held from September 21-27. Recycle Week, organised by Recycle Now, will run under the banner ‘Together We Recycle’.
It aims to celebrate household recycling through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rick Hindley, executive director of Alupro, commented: “2020 has been a hugely challenging year. It has, however, highlighted the changing perceptions and widespread determination of householders to recycle their packaging waste, alongside the sheer resilience of the waste management industry.
“Since the start of the year, the UK’s aluminium recycling rates have continued to increase. It’s hugely positive to see such progress through kerbside, bring and on-the-go systems, as well as aluminium packaging recovered from incinerator bottom ash (IBA). With more than 95,000 tonnes collected already this year, we’re well on our way to exceeding targets.
“We’re delighted to support Recycle Week and want to play a key role in celebrating national progress. The campaign reflects the purpose of our own behavioural change campaigns, Every Can Counts and Metal Matters, which are both delivering profound change in national perceptions towards recycling.”
The UK has already collected and recycled more than 95,000 tonnes of aluminium packaging to date in 2020. Recycle Week aims to celebrate these figures. It also aims to inspire even more people to recycle. This year’s campaign aims to thank the waste management key workers who kept the industry moving during the national lockdown.
Note to readers: AlCircle brings two-day event for aluminium industry players. We look forward to meeting you virtually at “Global Aluminium Expo 2020” on October 6-7, 2020. For registration, visit www.alcircleevents.com
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