
The Member of the Parliament of Redditch, UK Rachel Maclean and Council Leader Matt Dormer recently visited the headquarters of aluminium packaging recycling organisation Alupro, to attain more about the firm’s functionality in supporting the nation to enhance its aluminium packaging recycling rate.

The industry-funded, not-for-profit organisation Alupro, with over 30 years of experience representing the UK's aluminium packaging industry works with local authorities, the waste management industry and the wider packaging sector to stimulate the UK’s collection infrastructure.
Alupro acts as the voice of the industry in regards to the issues related to government policy and legislative development, while it also manages information and education campaigns to encourage participation in recycling schemes.

The team discussed the circular properties of aluminium and highlighted the positive impacts of its Metal-Matters and Every Can Counts initiatives that have braced the UK to hold out its highest ever aluminium packaging recycling rate despite the pandemic.
Tom Giddings, General Manager, Alupro said: “With a clear interest in reducing plastic waste and tackling marine pollution, it was great to speak to Mrs Maclean about the infinite recyclability of aluminium and its driving role within the circular economy.”
Mrs Maclean stated: “As an important organisation located within the constituency, I first met with the Alupro team in 2018 and was hugely impressed with the organisation’s diverse range of consumer engagement programmes and commitment to improving the UK’s aluminium packaging recycling rate.”
“With several government policies set to impact the packaging industry over the coming years, it was fascinating to reconnect with Tom and the team to discuss the positive impacts that these could have and understand how legislation can act as an enabler to realising a circular economy for packaging materials.”
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