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How are Repak Member's fees spent?

Household Recycling

Repak Members paid €41.5 million in fees in 2023 to directly fund household recycling bins, bottle banks, recycling centres and commercial waste packaging nationwide. For every €1 of Members fees received, 54c is spent on household recycling.

Commercial Recycling

Repak Members paid €41.5 million in fees in 2023 to directly fund household recycling bins, bottle banks, recycling centres and commercial waste packaging nationwide. For every €1 of Members fees received, 16c is spent on commerical recycling.

Operating Costs

Repak Members paid €41.5 million in fees in 2023 to directly fund household recycling bins, bottle banks, recycling centres and commercial waste packaging nationwide. For every €1 of Members fees received, 14c is spent on operating costs.

Rebate

Repak Members paid €41.5 million in fees in 2023 to directly fund household recycling bins, bottle banks, recycling centres and commercial waste packaging nationwide. For every €1 of Members fees received, 3c is spent on our Member fee rebate.

Reprocessing

Repak Members paid €41.5 million in fees in 2023 to directly fund household recycling bins, bottle banks, recycling centres and commercial waste packaging nationwide. For every €1 of Members fees received, 4c is spent on reprocessing.

Education & Communication

Repak Members paid €41.5 million in fees in 2023 to directly fund household recycling bins, bottle banks, recycling centres and commercial waste packaging nationwide. For every €1 of Members fees received, 3c is spent on education and communication.

Recovery (waste to energy)

Repak Members paid €41.5 million in fees in 2023 to directly fund household recycling bins, bottle banks, recycling centres and commercial waste packaging nationwide. For every €1 of Members fees received, 3c is spent on recovery (waste to energy).

SUP Litter Contribution

Repak Members paid €41.5 million in fees in 2023 to directly fund household recycling bins, bottle banks, recycling centres and commercial waste packaging nationwide. For every €1 of Members fees received, 3c is spent on a contribution to single use plastic litter.

Household Recycling 54%
Commercial Recycling 16%
Operating Costs 14%
Rebate 3%
Reprocessing 4%
Education & Communication 3%
Recovery (waste to energy) 3%
SUP Litter Contribution 3%

Regular Membership

These are large companies, such as manufacturers, importers, brandholders, distributors and large retailers, who pay annual fees aligned to the volume of packaging they place on the Irish market.

Scheduled Membership

These are small to medium sized business, such as retailers, hotels, pharmacies, pubs and restaurants, who pay a fixed annual fee to fund recycling in Ireland.

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Prevent & Save programme

Our Prevent & Save Programme and team support will assist your business in optimising packaging systems, design packaging to maximise recycling and prevent packaging waste. We are here to help your business increase the sustainability of your packaging and achieve your environmental goals.

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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Abco
ABP
AJ
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Aramark
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Arnotts
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Ashford Castle
Aurivo
Avery
Avoncourt
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Ballygowan
Ballymaguire Foods
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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)

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
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
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
Aldi Ireland

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 
Nestle

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 packagin

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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.

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  • 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.

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