Householders want to recycle more from home.

Our research shows that only 39% of consumers think they can recycle aerosols locally and 59% think they can recycle foil.

The facts behind this important opportunity

Help them. Add foil & aerosols to your recycling programme.

Boost consumer participation and increase diversion from landfill without significant additional cost.

How we can help you

The story so far

We have seen real progress since the Aerofoil programme launched in November 2009. An additional 1 million households are now able to recycle foil trays at the kerbside, while the number of households able to recycle aerosols has increased by over 2 million.

Download the Aerofoil programme review (PDF)

Are you making the most of your metals recycling collections?

"Our recycling collections don't include foil or aerosols"

We can help you get started

"Our recycling collections include only foil or only aerosols"

How to expand your program

"We are already collecting both materials"

How to improve participation and recovery

Recent website updates

Case study added
Learn how our communication programme is helping Dorset County Council to recover aerosols.

Case Studies

Can Do Awards open for entries
Aerofoil partner BAMA has announced details of this year's Can Do Awards.

More information

Spring into Summer!
New imagery and advertising templates to support your local communications campaigns. Themes include spring cleaning, the Royal Wedding and summer eating.

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Case studies added
See how our communication programme is helping Leed City Council and Monmouthshire Council to recover aerosols and foil containers.

Case Studies
Alupro funding company logos

Programme funded by Unilever, British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA) and foil container manufacturers Coppice Alupack, Nicholl Food Packaging and Jena. Partner information

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