- 13 May 2011
STEEL FOR PACKAGING ACHIEVES A NEW RECORD IN EUROPE WITH A 72% RECYCLING RATE IN 2009
APEAL (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) releases the latest figures that demonstrate how recycling rates of steel packaging for Europe in 2009 increased by 2% to reach more than 72%.
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- 10 December 2009
New figures show 70% of steel for packaging now recycled in Europe
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APEAL welcomes European Commission’s communication on beverage packaging
APEAL outlines its position on the European Commission’s recently released communication on beverage packaging. This new report provides increased legal certainty to the packaging sector and confirms that deposit systems create barriers to trade. - 11 March 2009
Recycling rate of 69% confirms steel for packaging’s continued position as leader in Europe.
Latest recycling statistics represent a further 3.5% reduction of steel for packaging’s CO2 emissions year on year and place the recycling rate for steel above those of other packaging materials such as plastic, beverage cartons and glass (19.7%, 32% and 62% respectively). - 30 May 2008
Steel for packaging industry launches sustainability positioning in Europe
APEAL launched its sustainability positioning in Brussels on 28th May 2008, showcasing its unique position as an enabler for a sustainable 21st century. - 25 April 2008
The 5th International Steel Packaging Congress
The Congress, organised by APEAL, representing the European steel for packaging industry, took place on 24th April 2008 during Interpack/Düsseldorf. The Congress focused on the key challenges this industry faces and the strategies to meet them. - 25 April 2008
Winners of the 3rd International Steel Packaging Effectiveness Award
APEAL announced the winners in each of the 4 Award categories during the International Steel Packaging Effectiveness Award Ceremony, which took place during the 5th International Steel Packaging Congress, on 24th April 2008, during Interpack/ Düsseldorf. - 14 April 2008
New study reveals objectives of mandatory deposits in Germany not reached
APEAL, Ball Packaging Europe and SKB (Stichting Kringloop Blik) commissioned a study with Prognos, a well known German/Swiss consultant in strategic & environmental consultancy. The study assessed the environmental and macro-economic impact of the mandatory deposit on one-way drinks packaging in Germany. Conclusions show that the mandatory deposit has not reached its objectives. On the contrary it has led to an acceleration in the reduction in market share of refillable drinks
- 03 October 2007
Metal packaging is microwave-friendly
Under normal conditions of use, shallow and wide open steel and aluminium containers are safe to be used in microwave ovens. This is the outcome of an independent study of the Fraunhofer-Institut für Verfahrenstechnik und Verpackung (Fraunhofer IVV). Researchers also found that food in metal containers is more uniformly heated than in plastic containers - 16 March 2005
Eco-efficiency Study
Mandatory deposit systems for drinks packaging increase greenhouse gas emissions - 15 March 2005
Eco-efficiency Study
Les systèmes de consignes obligatoires pour les emballages de boissons augmentent les émissions de gaz à effet de serre.