ALUPRO took to the stage at the recent Environmental Services & Solutions (ESS) Expo in Birmingham to champion the circular economy for metal packaging.
The event brought together hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees to help shape the future of our planet.
Alupro’s executive director Tom Giddings chaired a panel discussion titled ‘Why metal can’t be left behind: the next frontier in DRS’. The session explored how DRS will ‘supercharge’ beverage can recycling and the long-term benefits a scheme will deliver.
Giddings was joined by speakers from across the aluminium packaging supply chain, including Alexandra Williams, UK Government affairs & policy at Novellis; John O’Maoileoin, group sustainability director at CANPACK Group; and Rosie Bartrum, head of public affairs at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners GB.
Elsewhere, in the RWM Packaging Theatre, Alupro’s sustainability and public affairs manager, Martin Hyde, took part in the ‘Navigating the new legislation: understanding the Deposit Return Scheme’ discussion. He joined Carla Brian, head of partnerships at Biffa; and Parrick Brighty, head of recycling policy at the Environmental Services Association (ESA), to discuss the implications of incoming DRS legislation and how it will make the economic value of materials more apparent to consumers.
Tom Giddings said, “ESS brought together leading representatives from across the environmental supply chain to discuss, debate and learn. The event offered a unique opportunity to present our latest awareness campaigns and educational initiatives, as well as share the positive impacts of our latest collaborations. It’s always a brilliant show to attend and we enjoyed sharing our latest insights.”
