UK Aluminum Packaging Recycling Rates Reach Record Levels

As UK consumers become more and more aware of the widespread benefits of recycling and the importance of reducing waste, rates of aluminum recycling are rapidly growing in the country.

In 2023, the UK’s aluminum packaging rates reached record-breaking volumes, soaring to 68%, with 162,357 tons of aluminum recycled across the country. This increase in aluminum recycling continues on in 2024. According to data published on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD) by the

Environment Agency, the UK’s aluminum packaging recycling rates have risen by 3% in Q2 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. In the first half of 2024, 84,222 tons of aluminum packaging have been collected for recycling in the UK, making up 59% of the annual target of 140,431 tons.

In the UK and across the globe, aluminum recycling is a critical component of reducing waste, saving energy, conserving natural resources, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. One of the most recycled materials on the planet, aluminum can be infinitely recycled without loss of quality, and recycling this metal saves up to 95% of the energy required to produce new aluminum from raw materials.

With approximately 75% of the almost 1.5 billion tons of aluminum ever produced still in productive use today, aluminum is increasingly recognized as a symbol of sustainability in the packaging industry. Eco-friendly, corrosion resistant, and very durable, aluminum is rapidly becoming the packaging material of choice for many brands. In addition to being sustainable and durable, this lightweight packaging material provides the benefit of heavyweight product protection, effectively maintaining the integrity of products.

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