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Ireland expected to generate 95,000 tonnes of packaging at Christmas

14 December 2021

Ireland expected to generate 95,000 tonnes of packaging at Christmas

In Ireland, we are expected to generate 95,000 tonnes of packaging waste this Christmas, so not only is Christmas the most wonderful time of the year, it’s…

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Molly Coogan Bride triumphs in Team Green Poster Competition

15 November 2021

Molly Coogan Bride triumphs in Team Green Poster Competition

Molly Coogan Bride, age 9, from Scoil Naomh Pio  in Knockcommon, Co. Meath was today, 15 November, announced as the first winner of the  Repak ‘Team Green…

Recycling Updates
Irish Packaging Recycling Wins Overall Pakman Award 2021

29 October 2021

Irish Packaging Recycling Wins Overall Pakman Award 2021

IPR win the Overall Pakman Award 2021 for its outstanding work helping Ireland increase its waste recovery rates. The National Environmental Awards recognise…

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Tom Shipsey appointed new chair of Repak

27 October 2021

Tom Shipsey appointed new chair of Repak

The Board of Repak Ltd. today announced the appointment of Tom Shipsey as the new Chair of Repak with effect from 8th October 2021. Tom succeeds Tony Keohane,…

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 Pakman Awards 2021 Finalists Announced

07 October 2021

Pakman Awards 2021 Finalists Announced

Lidl Ireland and Northern Ireland, Nestlé Ireland, RTÉ, Britvic Ireland and Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard amongst the finalists in individual Pakman Award…

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Repak calls on Irish public to drum up new recycling habits

20 September 2021

Repak calls on Irish public to drum up new recycling habits

We are drumming up some new habits with 64% of people saying they are more eco conscious now than before the pandemic and 89% confident that their recycling…

Recycling Updates
Entry deadline extended for 2021 Pakman Awards

27 August 2021

Entry deadline extended for 2021 Pakman Awards

Repak has today announced that the deadline for the 2021 Pakman Awards has been extended until Friday 3 September. Now in its 7th year, the national…

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Repak releases third annual Plastic Pledge Members Report

30 June 2021

Repak releases third annual Plastic Pledge Members Report

Plastic Pledge Members reduce plastic packaging waste by 18.6% in 2020, despite facing challenging conditions caused by Covid-19. Find out more now.

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Ireland surpass all EU recycling and recovery targets in 2020

24 June 2021

Ireland surpass all EU recycling and recovery targets in 2020

Despite challenging operational conditions caused by Covid-19, Repak achieved all EU recycling targets and successfully implemented the legislative change…

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