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11 May 2020
Our latest “Steel for Packaging update” newsletter is published
In this issue:
the latest on the Circular Economy Action Plan
 how EU recycling of steel for packaging has increased by 2% in one year to 82,5%
how a supermarket chain in Germany is increa...
27 Apr 2020
Steel Packaging hits a new recycling milestone of 82.5%
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has hit a new all-time high of 82.5%.
This new record rate, which represents data from 2018, confirms steel as Europe’s most recycled primary packaging mate...
23 Apr 2020
APEAL’s Chromium Free Passivation Aternative (CFPA) is available to canmakers now for both trials and full-production
Chrome Free Passivation Alternative (CFPA) is an innovative, alternative technology developed by APEAL members as a replacement to the use of hexavalent chromium substances.
CFPA is available now f...
16 Apr 2020
In the current crisis “Separate collection is also essential…” states the European Commission in its newly published document.
"Separate collection is also essential for safeguarding the trajectory towards a more circular economy and the jobs and businesses that depend on secondary material supply" states the European Commiss...
24 Mar 2020
Packaging needs to be recognised by EU and national governments as an essential part of the continued flow of goods during the COVID-19 pandemic
Packaging and its raw materials, such as steel, are essential for the continued flow of goods (particularly food, hygiene products and medicines) during the COVID-19 pandemic.
APEAL supports the ca...
11 Mar 2020
APEAL welcomes the Circular Economy Action Plan, released by the European Commission today
To achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal, an ambitious CEAP is vital and today’s announcement marks an important step by the European Commission to draw a final line under the linear eco...
05 Mar 2020
APEAL to join the EU Packaging Waste & Sustainability Forum 23-25th March
APEAL is delighted to support the upcoming EU Packaging Waste & Sustainability Forum in Brussels as associate sponsor for the 3rd year running.
Alexis Van Maercke, secretary general, will dis...
25 Feb 2020
Protecting Today, Preserving Tomorrow – Steel for Packaging to be showcased at Interpack 2020
APEAL is delighted to announce today that it will host a stand at this year’s Interpack show in Düsseldorf, 7th - 15th May 2020.
Alexis Van Maercke, secretary general, said...
20 Feb 2020
APEAL to join the forthcoming Packaging and Converting Excellence forum 2020
Tony Waite, APEAL President, will join an interesting line up of speakers at the 16th edition of Packaging and Converting Excellence forum, this coming 11-12th March in Vienna.
The Packaging and...
14 Feb 2020
APEAL welcomes the Roadmap for the next Circular Economy Action Plan
Particularly in the Farm to Fork Strategy, action will be taken on food waste and packaging among others (cf. inter alia the European Parliament Resolution 2016/2223 (INI) in which is stated under art...
06 Jan 2020
Our latest issue of Steel for Packaging Update is out
In this issue find out the latest from Brussels, discover our new member and learn more about what’s changing in the way we all report recycling rates.
Enjoy the read here...
06 Jan 2020
09 Dec 2019
APEAL will join the Aerosol & Dispensing Forum 29-30th January in Paris
Just like the aerosol format itself, steel is versatile, easy to use and well suited to a vast array of applications from personal care to industrial use. In Europe’s largest market, the UK, more th...
07 Nov 2019
APEAL to join the Sustainability in Packaging conference in Barcelona, 12-14th November
APEAL is delighted to support the Sustainability in Packaging in Barcelona for the 3rd year running.
Visit the APEAL booth to understand how steel packaging can be a brand’s most effective mar...
17 Oct 2019
APEAL to speak at NVC’s Design for Intended Use initiative 23rd October at CibusTec Parma
APEAL will be supporting the Netherlands Packaging Centre’s conference entitled Design for Intended Use (DIU) in food packaging on Wednesday 23rd October (14.30 - 17.00) at the forthcoming CibusTec...
16 Oct 2019
APEAL welcomes new member Liberty Liege-Dudelange
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, has welcomed a fifth member, uniting all of the European producers of steel for packaging, the association confirmed today, 16...
01 Oct 2019
APEAL President to speak at BAMA Forum and Awards ceremony, 16th October in Leeds
Tony Waite, APEAL President, will join an interesting line up of speakers at the forthcoming British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association Forum & Awards, this coming 16-17th October in Leeds.
In...
13 Sep 2019
“Steel is the sustainable packaging choice for the 21st century” writes Alexis Van Maercke for The Parliament Magazine
"Today’s food or beverage can could be tomorrow’s electric car, wind turbine or even another item of packaging" writes APEAL secretary general in this piece for the 500th issue of the Parliament M...
09 Aug 2019
APEAL is proud to partner NVC’s Design for Intended Use initiative at CibusTec Parma, 22-25th October
APEAL will be supporting the Netherlands Packaging Centre’s conference entitled Design for Intended Use (DIU) in food packaging at the forthcoming CibusTec (22-25th October in Parma), on Wednesday...
24 Jun 2019
Record recycling means steel packaging hits its own industry target in Europe three years early
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has hit an all-time high of 80.5%.
This record rate, which represents data from 2017, confirms steel as Europe’s most recycled primary packaging material. I...
21 Jun 2019
APEAL in joint metals and glass position paper on the Essential Requirements for packaging
APEAL, together with Eurofer, European Aluminium, Eurometaux and FEVE, welcomes the EC revision of the Essential Requirements for packaging stimulating good practices in packaging design suitable for...
17 Jun 2019
APEAL to speak at forthcoming Packaged event in Amsterdam
Tony Waite, APEAL President, will join an interesting line up of speakers at the forthcoming Packaged 8th Global Pack Summit this coming 24th-25th June in Amsterdam.
As the Circular Economy Packa...
27 May 2019
APEAL features in the Raconteur’s Future of Packaging, published in the Times.
We’re delighted that APEAL’s new Steel for Packaging website is prominent in Raconteur’s Future of Packaging report, published in The Times last week.
While the UK already recycles 74.6% of s...
13 May 2019
Our new “Steel for Packaging” site is live!
The new Steel for Packaging site is set to help brands, retailers, designers and can makers to make the best packaging choice for their product which also meets consumer demand and environmental requi...
