The Circular Economy
The metal packaging industry is the perfect example of a circular economy, with metal recycling forever in a material-to-material loop. When a metal product reaches the end of its useful life, the material is never lost. Browse top articles, infographic and videos below.
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EU'S CIRCULAR ECONOMY PACKAGE IN A NUTSHELL
This video explains the key legislative changes and the net-positive for the metal packaging industry.
WHY THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY MATTERS
The Circular Economy matters. But why? Watch this 2-minutes video from European Aluminium to find out.
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WHAT IS THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY?
The metal packaging industry is the perfect example of a circular economy, with metal recycling forever in a material-to-material loop.
CHANGING THE UK PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY SYSTEM FOR PACKAGING WASTE
The results of the consultation on reforming the UK regulations on producer responsibility for packaging waste.
METAL PACKAGING INDUSTRY ADVANCING ON CIRCULAR ECONOMY ADOPTION
Enforceable rules on the design for circularity must be the guiding principle for all future packaging legislation.
‘RECYCLABLE’ IS NO LONGER ENOUGH
The backlash against plastics has renewed focus on creating a fully circular economy, something the metal packaging sector has championed for years.
CLOSING THE LOOP: 4 STEPS TOWARDS 100% ALUMINIUM RECYCLING
Resources and waste policy in England is undergoing its first major shake up in a generation. Green Alliance outlines a four step approach to achieving a 100% recycling rate.