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Clean, Dry, Loose

We are your one stop shop, advising you on what packaging can go into your recycling bin. Working together as a nation and placing packaging in the recycling bin clean, dry and loose we can make a difference and create a greener Ireland.

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Make it part of your everyday

Make it part of your everyday

Did you know our research showed that only 34% of people in Ireland strongly agree they understand how to correctly recycle. Making recycling part of your everyday is really easy and we are here to support the public and our Members.

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It’s never been easier to recycle!

It’s never been easier to recycle!

It’s never been easier to recycle! Paper, carboard, plastics and metals can go in your household recycling bin. Did you know our Members fund recycling centres and bottle banks nationwide. Find your nearest centre today.

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Your household recycling list

  • Paper and cardboard

    From newspapers to cereal boxes, we have all the answers on what paper and cardboard packaging can go into your recycling bin.

    Paper and cardboard list Paper and cardboard

  • Plastics

    Not sure what plastics can go into your recycling bin? Check out our plastics list to find out more.

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  • Metals, tins and foil

    Find out what metals, tins and foils can go into your recycling bin. Remember to keep all items clean, dry and loose.

    Metals, tins and foil Metals, tins and foil

Our Members and impact

We have over 3,500 Members nationwide who fund the recycling and recovery of packaging, household recycling bins, bottle banks and business back door waste. Our Members are leaders in incorporating sustainable practices in their business and product packaging design.

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  • 16.9

    Million tonnes of used packaging recycled

  • 55%

    Of all packaging in Ireland recycled in 2023 (estimated)

  • 632

    Million euros contributed by Repak Members to fund recycling

  • 26.4%

    Of all plastics in Ireland recycled in 2023 (estimated)

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Lidl

As part of the Plastic Pledge Lidl are changemakers

  • As part of objective 1 of the Plastic Pledge Lidl are minimising plastic use
  • Lidl moved from a hinged, rigid plastic lid to a lighter film on their pasta pots
  • This reduced the weight of the packaging and saved 16.5 tonnes of plastic
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Lidl

The Culinary Food Group

As a signatory of the Plastic Pledge The Culinary Food Group help to deliver recycling targets

  • As part of objective 2 of the Plastic Pledge The Culinary Food Group are innovative 
  • In 2023 they diverted 6 tonnes of plastic box liners from waste to recycling
  • This supports the delivery our plastic recycling targets
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The Culinary Food Group

Aldi Ireland

Aldi Ireland are proud signatories of the Plastic Pledge

  • As part of objective 3 of the Plastic Pledge Aldi Ireland reduce packaging complexity
  • Aldi are the first major retailer to introduce a fully recyclable handwash pump
  • They removed glass and metal components from the pump making it fully recyclabe 
  • Saving 30 tonnes of packaging per year
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Nestle

Nestle are helping to support a circular economy in Ireland

  • As part of objective 4 of the Plastic Pledge Nestle are driving a market for recycled plastic
  • In 2023 Nestle redesigned their two finger KitKat wrapper 
  • The redesign incorporated 80% recycled plastic 
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We have the knowledge to enhance your businesses recycling goals

We have the knowledge to enhance your businesses recycling goals

Repak are here to support your business in increasing the sustainability of your packaging and achieve your environmental goals.  As a Member you can avail of our Prevent & Save Programme, which helps you to optimise your packaging systems, design packaging to maximise recycling and prevent packaging waste.

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