By Stéphane Tondo, President APEAL. A recurring message at all panels during APEAL’s April event in Brussels was that the consumer is key to recycling, and that even children can be instrumental in inciting parents to do the right thing. So it was...... Read more
By Stéphane Tondo, President APEAL. As we prepare to release the latest recycling rates for steel, it is interesting to note that one of the liveliest discussions at our April event in Brussels, was the discussion around the measurement criteria for recycling rates and the...... Read more
By Stéphane Tondo, President APEAL. At our April event in Brussels we were privileged to have many experts on collection, sorting and recycling of waste. Opening the second panel dedicated to the importance of separate collection and sorting for quality recycling, Joachim Quoden, Managing...... Read more
By Stéphane Tondo, President APEAL. At our April event in Brussels we were we were privileged to have many speakers who have been active in discussions related to the circular economy package (CEP). Indeed, the event, and our report of good practices around the separate...... Read more
By Stéphane Tondo, President APEAL Organised by APEAL, the Steel for Packaging, a Pioneer of Circular Economy conference, held recently in Brussels, was well attended by influential stakeholders from across Europe. We were privileged to have many speakers who have been active in discussions...... Read more
As the increasingly diverse demands that brands, manufacturers and consumers place upon packaging continue to evolve, Stéphane Tondo, President of APEAL, considers how Steel for Packaging is responding. In a volatile sector, our industry has always known how to respond to the shifting demands placed...... Read more
By Stéphane Tondo, President of APEAL. From easy, infinite recyclability to ever greater savings in emissions and resources, the environmental credentials of steel for packaging are extraordinary and unique. But sustainability is a complex issue. One of the key challenges is helping with a wider...... Read more
By Stéphane Tondo, President of APEAL. The Circular Economy Package (CEP) was first launched in 2015 and establishes an ambitious and credible long-term path for waste management and recycling. It envisages higher recycling targets for all packaging materials, notably 75% for ferrous metal by 2025....... Read more
By Stéphane Tondo, President of APEAL The amount of steel packaging recycled recently reached another all-time high of 77.5% – this means more than 2.7 million tonnes of steel have been effectively recycled and will be available for the manufacture of new steel products. It’s...... Read more
From Stéphane Tondo, President of APEAL. As I start my new role as APEAL President our association celebrates its 30th anniversary. This is a great opportunity to take stock, look at the progress that’s been made and what challenges lie ahead. The year of our...... Read more
APEAL is an active supporter of the Circular Economy Package and has been following developments in the European Commission closely for many months now. The Circular Economy Package’s stated ambition has always been to help European businesses and consumers make the transition to a stronger...... Read more
Another month, another great event to present our industry, and discuss the circular economy and the way forward for steel for packaging. Last month was the Euro CanTech Forum (www.euro-cantech.com) in Berlin which brought together some of the top thinkers and professionals from across the...... Read more
