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#ShopRepakMember Almost all Irish people think retailers have an obligation to recycle properly Repak research reveals Ireland’s preferences for recycling over the festive season. Over 93% of people think that retailers have an obligation to recycle properly Just over 50% are unaware that retailers are legally obligated to recycle.

The Impact of Online Consumer Sales On Additional Packaging in Ireland 2017

Packaging Waste Prevention and Minimisation the Quantity and Value Of Savings

All recycling rates and recovery targets surpassed in 2016

In 2016, Repak met all recycling rates and recovery targets. Repak funded the recovery and recycling of 794,848 tonnes of packaging placed on the Irish market, 32,384 tonnes more than 2015.

Chanelle McCoy launches call for entries for 2017 Pakman Awards

Leading Irish businesswomen Chanelle McCoy, alongside Chairman of Repak, Tony Keohane, launched the call for entries for the third annual Pakman Awards to find Ireland’s recycling and waste management champions for 2017.

Research shows 50% of Irish residents aim to be eco-friendly at Easter

Over half of Irish residents (52%) are planning to be a good egg and recycle all Easter egg packaging. 41% plan to make a big trip to the recycling centre during or after the Easter holidays and 61% think people who put incorrect material in the recycling bin should be financially penalised for contamination. In addition, 58% agree that recovery operators such as Panda are right to put cameras in bins to determine who the waste contamination culprits are.

Launch of ‘Recycle and Change for the Better’ schools programme

Repak has created the ‘Recycle and Change for the Better’ educational programme to encourage best recycling practices and in response to the rising levels of recycling bin contamination in Ireland. Repak hopes the programme will change student attitudes and behaviours, transforming participating pupils into enthusiastic recycling ambassadors, influencing their family and friends in turn.

Annual Report 2016

Meade Potato Scoops 2016 Overall Pakman Award

The Pakman Awards recognise outstanding work in recycling, energy and waste management by any business, organisation or community group. Meade Potato awarded the 2016 Pakman Award for its proactive sustainability efforts and efficient channeling of food streams to the appropriate markets. Allied Irish Bank, Aldi, Rehab Glassco, Dun Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council, Panda, SMILE Resource Exchange, University College Cork and Recreate Ireland were also amongst the winners.