Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has reached another all-time high of 77.5%, according to figures issued by APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging. This record rate, which represents data from 2015, confirms steel as Europe’s most recycled packaging material for...... Read more
Interpack, taking place in Düsseldorf from 4th – 10th May, is Europe’s leading packaging trade fair and one of the largest packaging trade shows in the world. APEAL will be using this global platform to announce the latest (2015) steel packaging recycling figures. APEAL president, Stéphane...... Read more
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The value of steel for packaging – a permanent material in a circular economy – has been highlighted by leading environmental consultants. “There can no longer be any doubt about the economic sustainability of recycling steel,” said Dr. Fredy Dinkel and Flora Conte, experts of...... Read more
APEAL (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) has welcomed the European Parliament (EP) plenary vote on the Circular Economy Package (CEP). The vote gives a strong mandate to the EP in the trilogue discussion with the Council and Commission. Commending the European...... Read more
As a member organisation of worldsteel, APEAL’s guest article on the new Steelblog discusses how steel for packaging is the ideal material for a circular economy, helping to reduce waste and close the material loop. And all in the context of APEAL’s 3Oth anniversary year! Read APEAL’s Steelblog...... Read more
The excellent design possibilities offered by steel for packaging have been highlighted by a leading European packaging expert. Roland ten Klooster, Professor of Packaging Design and Management at Holland’s University of Twente says that: “The characteristics of steel as a packaging material are such that...... Read more
APEAL welcomes the result of the European Parliament’s (EP) environment committee (ENVI) vote on the review of the WFD1 and PPWD2, two major pieces of legislation which are relevant to our industry. As the key legislation designed to accompany the Circular Economy Package (CEP), the...... Read more
Alexis Van Maercke has been appointed as Secretary General effective today, 17th November. Before joining APEAL, he was policy officer at the European Commission, Directorate General Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs. Prior to this he spent five years in the European Parliament as political...... Read more
APEAL has launched a new video animation highlighting the unique benefits of steel as the ideal packaging material for a circular economy. The animation forms part of APEAL’s overall aim to increase understanding of how the inherent properties of steel already meet the requirements of...... Read more