Case Studies
In this section we feature case studies from local authorities who have worked with the Aerofoil programme to launch and promote about aerosol and foil container programmes. We'll be adding to these as the campaign progresses, so to make sure you get the latest news on subjects such as materials handling and promotional campaigns or register to receive updates when they become available.
Latest news:
Dorset County Council - Aerosol reycling
July 2011
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A campaign to encourage aerosol recycling in Dorset was launched during Recycle Week (June 2011). The county-wide campaign was a joint initiative between Bournemouth Borough Council, Dorset Waste Partnership, Poole Borough Council, West Dorset District Council, Weymouth and Portland Borough Council and the Aerofoil programme. The campaign includes bus and radio advertising, and recycling collection vehicles are also carrying campaign messages. It was launched at a series of events across Dorset, including roadshows in Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth.
Find out more about the campaign - watch a video of the launch event
BAMA Can Do Awards 2011 – Now Open for Entries!
March 2011
These awards recognise local authorities' efforts to promote aerosol recycling to households.
Find out about the 2011 Can Do Awards: BAMA Can Do Awards website or download the press release
Leeds City Council – Aerosol recycling campaign
June 2010
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Leeds City Council used templates from the communications resource to launch aerosol recycling to residents. This included panels on collection vehicles and a bus shelter advertising campaign
Read more »Monmouthshire Council – 'Meals on wheels' foil container recycling campaign
June 2010
Monmouthshire developed a campaign to promote foil container recycling to residents using the 'Meals on Wheels' service.
Read more »WRAP Good Practice Guide:
Are you collecting foil & aerosols with your mixed cans?
February 2010
Collecting aerosols and foil from the kerbside offers a "valuable opportunity" for councils to meet residents' demand for the collection of a wider range of materials as well as generating revenue, according to a good practice guide by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), published in August 2009: download the guide (PDF)
2009 Can Do Awards
February 2010
These awards recognise local authorities' efforts to promote aerosol recycling to households.
Read about the winners' campaigns: download 'Can Do Awards Case Studies' (PDF)
Find out about the 2010 Can Do Awards in association with LAWR magazine: BAMA Can Do Awards
