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Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ireland Ltd increases use of recycled plastic
In 2018 Lucozade Ribena Suntory Ireland Ltd. celebrated the achievement that Ribena had been using 100% recycled plastic in its bottles for over ten years. Lucozade added communication around this to the front of its packaging and used social channels to drive awareness and encourage consumers to keep the recycling loop going.
Read moreAurivo Co-Operative targets 5 tonnes less plastic packaging in 2019
Aurivo Co-operative Society is currently investigating the elimination of PVC plastics from the supply chain and replacing these with easily recyclable or compostable alternatives. During 2019 Aurivo plans to increase the recyclability of its current offering through design modifications.
Read moreMusgrave Plc implements plastic reduction strategies
Musgrave Plc implemented a range of plastic reduction strategies in 2018 which resulted in the removal of 460 tonnes of non-detectable black plastic trays across 44 Fruit & Vegetable product lines.
Read moreBritvic prioritises prevention of plastic packaging waste
Britvic Ireland has reduced plastic bottle weights across a number of soft drink categories and in 2018 it reduced bottle weights on its Fruit Shoot range from 16 to 15 grams (6%) and 21 to 17 grams (15%). In addition it has reduced plastic in its 850ml cordial products from 38.5 to 37 grams (4%) and on 2 litre carbonated soft drink products from 43.5 to 43 grams (1%).
Read moreRepak encourages better recycling at Easter
Did you know that this Easter at least 1 in 10 will buy 8 or more chocolate eggs! Every year, we see an increase in packaging waste over the Easter period as people give and receive Easter Eggs and other gifts. Find our tops tips over on our Facebook and Instagram accounts.
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Read moreClean Ireland Recycling Wins 2018 Overall Pakman Award
Clean Ireland Recycling has been named as the winner of the 2018 Overall Pakman Award, sponsored by Repak, at the fourth annual Pakman Awards. The awards ceremony, which took place at the InterContinental Hotel in Dublin, saw 400 delegates from leading businesses, organisations and community groups come together to recognise excellence in recycling, sustainability and waste management.
Read more2018 Pakman Awards Shortlist Announced
The Pakman Awards, powered by Repak, has announced the shortlist of nominees for 2018. Amongst those shortlisted this year are Repak members Insomnia Coffee Company, Tesco Ireland, Sandymount Hotel, Aldi, Lidl and Dell EMC, as well as community projects such as FoodCloud, Ennis Tidy Town and initiatives such as CupPrint.
Read moreRepak calls on Irish public to join Team Green
Environmental champions needed! Repak has today officially launched Team Green, a new initiative powered by the not for profit recycling scheme, that is designed to educate the Irish public on the importance of recycling more. By joining Team Green, Irish residents are showing a commitment to increasing the nation’s recycling levels and support for Ireland to achieve its future recycling targets.
Read moreRepak launch new plastic packaging strategy
Ireland must increase its plastic packaging recycling by as much as 80% by 2030 if it is to meet strict EU targets on plastic recycling according to Repak, which says the move will require a ‘major social attitudinal change to plastic use, reuse and recycling’.
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