Fun Kids, the UK’s leading radio station for children, families and parents, released the final episode of the Amazing Aluminium podcast series on 2nd September. Co-created by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), Amazing Aluminium touches on the metal’s composition, its...
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has issued an urgent briefing to government setting out key concerns from the UK aluminium industry around the implementation of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) ahead of its planned introduction in January 2027. The briefing has been shared with...
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Suez UK, a pioneer in waste management through sustainable solutions and innovative technologies, has reportedly partnered with Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, to revolutionise aerosol cans recycling in the United Kingdom. Their primary focus is accelerating recycling rates...
FCC Environment and Podback are expanding aluminium and plastic coffee pod recycling services across England and Wales. This collaboration follows a pilot program that collected 14 tonnes of used pods within six months. Introduction of separate recycling bins The initiative will introduce dedicated...
John West, a prominent name in the seafood industry, has introduced a groundbreaking initiative to enhance packaging sustainability. Partnering with Schubert Packaging Systems, CCL Label, and Touch Design, John West has implemented an aluminium strip solution known as Ecotwist in its ambient tuna...
AL Circle: Can you briefly overview Alupro's mission and objectives. How does Alupro contribute to promoting aluminium recycling in the UK? Tom Giddings: Our key objective is to act as the voice of the aluminium packaging value chain to ensure the views of private organisations are heard by the...
Hupfer, in its commitment to foster sustainability and a circular economy, has innovatively introduced a 'buy back guarantee' programme for aluminium and stainless steel shelving. This unique initiative allows Hupfer to repurchase eligible products at the end of their lifespan, with the scrap value...
The UK-based EV startup Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has recently unveiled a new lightweight modular EV architecture titled PACES. WEVC presents PACES as a versatile bonded aluminium platform easily adapted to various sizes and shapes for low-volume passenger EVs. The platform accommodates...
The UK Aluminium Federation (ALFED), representing the entire aluminium supply chain in the UK, has officially submitted a response to the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Consultation. As the leading trade body for the aluminium industry in the UK, ALFED has encouraged its members to...
A new study by Reloop and Eunomia Research and Consulting has revealed that Austria is the world's top country for recycling materials like aluminium, steel, plastic and others. In the UK, Wales ranks 2nd globally, while Northern Ireland, England, and Scotland are ranked 9th, 11th, and 15th,...
To celebrate the occasion of World Environment Day, a giant polar bear installation crafted entirely from recycled aluminium cans was witnessed at Bristol's city centre. This magnificent creation, dubbed PixelCan, is the brainchild of Every Can Counts, a prominent recycling non-profit organization....
Later this week, on June 6, Martin Hyde, Sustainability & Public Affairs Manager at Alupro, will discuss the critical role of policy in advancing a sustainable future for UK aluminium at the 2024 ALFED EnvironmentAl Sustainability Strategy Day. The event, to be held at the prestigious BMA House in...
Cano Water, the world's first canned water brand, has announced a significant change in its operations. It will move to UK production from its original source in the Austrian Alps. By relocating its production to the UK, Cano Water has achieved a remarkable milestone in its sustainability journey ....
The aluminium packaging recycling rate in the United Kingdom (UK) hit an impressive 68 per cent in 2023, according to the National Packaging Waste Database published by the Environment Agency. This record-breaking effort saw 162,357 tonnes recycled nationwide, including more than four in five...
The UK's Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has launched a transition review concerning aluminium foil imports from China. This follows a 2013 ruling during the UK's EU membership, where the European Union identified instances of dumping by Chinese producers and imposed anti-dumping measures....
RKN Aluminium, an expert in aluminium cladding, doors, and windows, has entered administration, impacting its longstanding services and clientele. Established in 2006, RKN Aluminium specialised in designing, manufacturing, and fitting curtain walls, windows, and doors. Based in Melton Mowbray, the...
Hydro Aluminium UK Ltd, a prominent subsidiary of the global aluminium giant Norsk Hydro, has showcased its unwavering dedication to health and safety, achieving significant recognition in the UK's premier health and safety awards. At the RoSPA Awards, Hydro Aluminium UK Ltd garnered a Gold...
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) will once again host the annual Sustainability Strategy Day at BMA House, London, on Thursday, June 6 th , 2024. After a successful event at BMA House last year, ALFED is back with this year's theme of 'Next Steps for the UK Aluminium Industry'. With ALFED calling...
Alupro recently unveiled an updated iteration of its groundbreaking Aluminium Manifesto on April 30th. First introduced in 2022, this manifesto serves as a comprehensive blueprint representing the perspectives of the aluminium packaging industry. It delineates essential reforms to establish a...
In an epoch where environmental consciousness permeates every facet of consumerism, Starbucks embarks on an innovative journey towards sustainability. Teaming up with Podback, a pioneering force in recycling initiatives, Starbucks plans to reshape the landscape of aluminium coffee pod disposal in...
