Alexis Van Maercke, secretary general, will join an interesting line up of speakers tomorrow at the Packaging Waste and Sustainability Forum & Dispensing Forum in Brussels. As part of a panel debate Alexis will discuss why choosing packaging materials that recycle infinitely is the right...... Read more
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, takes note of the objection of the European Parliament (EP) on the authorisation for continued uses of chromium trioxide in many industries, including the automotive, aerospace, defence, as well as for the passivation of tinplated...... Read more
There were many deserving winners at the Parliament Magazine’s MEP Awards 2019 ceremony last week in Brussels. Indeed, APEAL was delighted to present the award for Environment to Javor Benedek, MEP, for his work in that important policy area. But there were no winners more...... Read more
APEAL is disappointed by the resolution, voted 21st March by the Environment Committee of the European Parliament (ENVI), calling on the European Commission (EC) to refuse to grant authorisation for continued uses of chromium trioxide. This resolution, tabled by the ENVI committee and brought forward...... Read more
We’re looking forward to a great event at the MEP Awards tomorrow, where we are official sponsors of the Environment category. These awards recognise the hard work of members of the European Parliament. The finalists have all been shortlisted for their achievements across a wide...... Read more
Taking place 25-27th March, in Istanbul, Tony Waite, is delighted to make this his first keynote address as new president of APEAL, and intends to focus on how our industry is well-positioned for the future, including updating the audience of canmaking professionals on the latest...... Read more
APEAL welcomes the decision of the European Commission’s REACH committee to agree to the authorisation for continued uses of chromium trioxide for the passivation of tinplated steel (ETP), as well as, for the manufacture Tin-Free Steel / Electrolytic Chromium Coated Steel (ECCS). Chromium trioxide is...... Read more
With a range of packaging materials on offer, consumers are increasingly aware of how their choices are impacting upon the environment. But longer term pressure on food security means that the preservation qualities of our packaging should be considered as important as recyclability. Read the...... Read more
Delighted to see that we have been shortlisted in two categories at the 2019 European Association Awards. Best Association Magazine, Newsletter or Publication – for our recently published Good practices in separate collection, sorting and recycling of steel for packaging, Best Association Event Managed by an Agency...... Read more
Steel has been used as a packaging material for over 200 years, but its versatility and potential for design will ensure it continues to be used for generations to come Read the full blog post here... Read more