About the programme

A major new initiative to increase recycling of aluminium foil containers and aerosols

Why focus on these materials?

Because they represent a significant fraction of the metal packaging waste stream, and as such are a valuable source of material for the metal reprocessors. However their recycling potential is often overlooked, both by collection systems and by householders.

Research shows that householders want to recycle more things from home.

And with future recycling targets moving towards a carbon-based measurement it makes sense to act now to maximise carbon emission savings, material recovery and diversion from landfill.

How do you plan to achieve this increase in recycling?

By working with local authorities to help them realise the potential of the valuable metal in their domestic waste stream

By encouraging local authorities that currently don't collect either material to include them in their kerbside systems
By encouraging those local authorities that do currently collect either material to increase recovery levels by collecting aerosols or foil containers
By running a communications programme to inform and educate consumers and support local authority programmes to educate and encourage householders to recycle more.
By working with waste management contractors and MRF operators to offer advice and support with handling these materials and meet the specifications of the reprocessors

This programme is funded by leading manufacturers of aluminium foil containers and aerosols and leading consumer brands, and is supported by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP). It is being project managed by Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) on behalf of the funding partners. Learn more about the partners.