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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.

Save our nation from contamination!

Over 100,000 tonnes of contaminated recyclable material goes to landfill each year! In Dublin, on Wednesday 7th September 2016, Repak is in the middle of the 16th annual Repak Recycle Week and is calling on businesses and consumers alike to educate themselves on waste contamination and the significant impact it can have on the environment.

762,464 Tonnes of Packaging Recovered and Recycled in 2015

Repak announced a year-end having funded the recovery and recycling of 762,464 tonnes of household and commercial packaging in 2015 at their annual general meeting this morning.

Annual Report 2015

Repak unveils the Pakman Awards

The Pakman Awards, recognises excellence in Waste Management and Recycling for any organisation, business community group or individual in Ireland. Nominations close on midnight, Monday August 31st August.Repak Recycling Week runs from October 19th, with the Pakman Awards being held the evening of October 22nd in the Shelbourne Hotel.