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2017 Pakman Awards shortlist announced

Repak announced that Aldi Stores Ireland Limited, Clean Ireland Recycling, daa, Sligo University Hospital and Tipperary County Council have this morning are amongst the shortlist of nominees for the third annual Pakman Awards, powered by Repak.

Repak celebrates 20 years of packaging recycling success in Ireland

The not for profit recycling scheme reflects on the outstanding accomplishments to date and looks to the future of recycling in Ireland.Since its establishment in 1997, Repak has played a pivotal role in diverting over 10 million tonnes of packaging recycling from landfill. Repak has also assisted in providing a recycling bin outside almost every Irish household with the support of its extensive member network.

Repak Recycle Week 2017

Repak Recycle Week 2017 #repak20 This Repak Recycle Week we are celebrating 20 years of packaging recycling success in Ireland. Repak was established in 1997 in accordance with EU legislation that was created to ensure certain businesses – known as Repak members – were responsible for the packaging they placed on the Irish market.

Shop with a Repak Member

#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.