Alupro to discuss importance of policy in driving higher recycling rates for aluminium packaging at sustainability strategy event

Later this week (6 June), Martin Hyde, Sustainability & Public Affairs Manager at Alupro, will share his thoughts on the pivotal role of policy in supporting a sustainable future for UK aluminium at the 2024 ALFED EnvironmentAl Sustainability Strategy Day.

Taking place at BMA House in central London, the event will bring together hundreds of delegates from across the UK aluminium supply chain to discuss navigating the industry’s journey to net zero. Alongside insightful workshops, technology showcases and networking opportunities, the event will host a number of keynote presentations from some of the sectors most renowned thought leaders.

As part of the afternoon agenda, Hyde will join the ‘Next steps for UK aluminium’ panel discussion, alongside representatives from seven other member organisations. Hosted by Dr Mark Jones from the Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST), the 45-minute session will see a broad range of topics discussed, including best practice strategies to help decarbonise the sector.

Representing aluminium packaging, Hyde will explore the pivotal role of policy in supporting the industry’s sustainable future. Alongside reporting on the sector’s recent progress and successes, he will showcase Alupro’s 2024 Aluminium Manifesto, which details policy changes needed to achieve a world-class recycling system across the UK.

Commenting on the event, Hyde said: “The ALFED EnvironmentAl Sustainability Strategy Day is a great opportunity to connect with peers from across the aluminium supply chain and discuss best practice approaches to support the industry’s pathway towards net zero.

“I’m looking forward to sharing the latest iteration of our pioneering manifesto, which celebrates the positive progress made to date, as well as communicating the views of the aluminium packaging industry when it comes to required improvements. Alongside calling for change across infrastructure, communications and legislation, the report flags confusion around Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the need for sector-specific innovation support.”

For more information about Alupro and its latest campaigns, visit: www.alupro.org.uk. To download its updated manifesto, visit: www.alupro.org.uk/sustainability/manifesto-update-2024/.