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08 Apr 2019
APEAL and The Parliament Magazine celebrate Bronze award for Circular Economy event
APEAL and The Parliament Magazine, part of Dods Group, are celebrating achieving the Bronze award in the category of Best Association Event Managed by an Agency at this year’s European Association A...
02 Apr 2019
APEAL to speak at EU Packaging Waste & Sustainability Forum in Brussels
Alexis Van Maercke, secretary general, will join an interesting line up of speakers tomorrow at the Packaging Waste and Sustainability Forum & Dispensing Forum in Brussels.
As part of a panel d...
28 Mar 2019
Fresh European Parliament vote on continued use of chromium trioxide in tinplate and tin-free steel
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, takes note of the objection of the European Parliament (EP) on the authorisation for continued uses of chromium trioxide in many in...
27 Mar 2019
APEAL presents the award for Environment at last weeks MEP Awards in Brussels, but not only…
There were many deserving winners at the Parliament Magazine's MEP Awards 2019 ceremony last week in Brussels.
Indeed, APEAL was delighted to present the award for Environment to Javor Benedek, M...
22 Mar 2019
APEAL is disappointed by vote against European Commission approval for continued use of chromium trioxide in tinplate and tin-free steel
APEAL is disappointed by the resolution, voted 21st March by the Environment Committee of the European Parliament (ENVI), calling on the European Commission (EC) to refuse to grant authorisation for c...
19 Mar 2019
APEAL is pleased to support the MEP Awards this week in Brussels
We’re looking forward to a great event at the MEP Awards tomorrow, where we are official sponsors of the Environment category.
These awards recognise the hard work of members of the European...
07 Mar 2019
APEAL to speak at forthcoming CanTech the Grand Tour
Taking place 25-27th March, in Istanbul, Tony Waite, is delighted to make this his first keynote address as new president of APEAL, and intends to focus on how our industry is well-positioned for the...
22 Feb 2019
REACH committee approves continued use of chromium trioxide in tinplate and tin-free steel
APEAL welcomes the decision of the European Commission’s REACH committee to agree to the authorisation for continued uses of chromium trioxide for the passivation of tinplated steel (ETP), as well a...
15 Feb 2019
Our latest blog discusses how effectively preserving food is likely to become more vital in the near future
With a range of packaging materials on offer, consumers are increasingly aware of how their choices are impacting upon the environment. But longer term pressure on food security means that the preserv...
29 Jan 2019
APEAL’s recycling report and Circular Economy conference shortlisted for awards
Delighted to see that we have been shortlisted in two categories at the 2019 European Association Awards.
Best Association Magazine, Newsletter or Publication - for our recently published Good pr...
29 Jan 2019
Having doubts whether steel is a packaging material for the 21st century? Our latest blog should help…
Steel has been used as a packaging material for over 200 years, but its versatility and potential for design will ensure it continues to be used for generations to come
Read the full blog post her...
22 Jan 2019
The 3 questions to ask when considering different packaging materials, according to Alexis Van Maercke’s latest blog
As we move towards a circular economy, now is the time for brands, businesses and consumers to think seriously about their choice of packaging materials, and their true environmental impact.
Read t...
22 Jan 2019
APEAL to speak at Circular Economy event for brands & retailers
5th March in Vienna, Alexis Van Maercke, Secretary General of APEAL, will represent steel at "Circular economy and resource efficiency - what materials can bring to the table (and customers can pick...
16 Jan 2019
APEAL appoints new president
APEAL has appointed Tony Waite, Sales Director Packaging at Tata Steel Europe, as the association’s new President.
Mr Waite was elected unanimously by the Board and General Assembly of APEAL and...
06 Dec 2018
APEAL to share good practices in Steel Recycling at Virtuous Circles workshop in Romania
APEAL has confirmed it will join the European Commission’s Virtuous Circle workshop in Romania, 6 December.
The Virtuous Circle is an initiative launched by the European Commission (EC) to help t...
22 Oct 2018
APEAL strengthens Brussels team with two new appointments
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, today announced two new appointments to reinforce the technical competencies of its Brussels based team.
Ruaidri MacDo...
11 Oct 2018
APEAL is looking forward to partnering Sustainability in Packaging 29-31st October
APEAL President, Stéphane Tondo, will address the audience of packaging professionals with the aim of increasing awareness of the circularity of steel for packaging.
Visit the APEALÂ booth to un...
24 Sep 2018
APEAL is pleased to support 7th annual Beverage Packaging Congress 16-17th October in Brussels
With conference themes focused on smart packaging, innovations in sustainability and product customisation the congress will be the perfect environment for APEAL to present and discuss the recent camp...
19 Sep 2018
Global campaign launched to increase the use of steel beverage cans
APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging, is backing a new campaign for increased use of steel for beverage cans.
This global Vote Steel campaign has been initiated by me...
07 Sep 2018
APEAL to discuss steel aerosol recycling at FEA Global Aerosol conference 4-5th October
In a roundtable discussion focused on closing the loop on aerosols through greater recycling, Stéphane Tondo, APEAL President, will represent the steel packaging stream and explain why steel is an id...
06 Jun 2018
Steel packaging recycling in Europe reaches 79,5%
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has reached a new high of 79,5% and is well on track to reach the industry’s self-imposed target of 80% by 2020, according to figures issued by APEAL, the Asso...
24 May 2018
APEAL to announce new steel recycling rate 6th June in Brussels
Alexis Van Maercke, secretary general, will join an interesting line up of speakers at the forthcoming Packaging Waste and Sustainability Forum & Dispensing Forum in Brussels 5th-7th June, focused...
18 Apr 2018
APEAL welcomes formal adoption by European Parliament of the Circular Economy Package
APEAL (the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging) has welcomed the formal adoption today by the European Parliament (EP) of the Circular Economy Package (CEP) after more than two ye...
13 Apr 2018
APEAL releases report at Steel Recycling conference
APEAL's new report Good Practices on Separate collection, Sorting and Recycling of Steel for Packaging was formally released at the Steel for Packaging, a Pioneer of Circular Economy conference,...
