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13 Mar 2017
Alexis van Maercke guest blogs at Worldsteel
As a member organisation of worldsteel, APEAL's guest article on the new Steelblog discusses how steel for packaging is the ideal material for a circular economy, helping to reduce waste and close t...
02 Feb 2017
Leading professor highlights design possibilities of steel for packaging
The excellent design possibilities offered by steel for packaging have been highlighted by a leading European packaging expert.
Roland ten Klooster, Professor of Packaging Design and Management at...
24 Jan 2017
APEAL welcomes the general approach of the European Parliament Environment Committee’s Circular Economy Package
APEAL welcomes the result of the European Parliament’s (EP) environment committee (ENVI) vote on the review of the WFD1 and PPWD2, two major pieces of legislation which are rel...
17 Nov 2016
Alexis Van Maercke to lead APEAL as Secretary General
Alexis Van Maercke has been appointed as Secretary General effective today, 17th November.
Before joining APEAL, he was policy officer at the European Commission, Directorate General Int...
08 Nov 2016
New animation to increase awarness of steel for packaging as the model material for a circular economy
APEAL has launched a new video animation highlighting the unique benefits of steel as the ideal packaging material for a circular economy.
The animation forms part of APEAL’s overall aim to incre...
19 Oct 2016
Steel cans have reduced their climate change impact by almost one third since 2000
APEAL, the Association of Producers of Steel for Packaging, has confirmed that the impact on climate change of the average unit of steel packaging was reduced by 32% during 2000 – 2013.
A recent...
03 Oct 2016
APEAL to address international tinplate community at ITRI 2016 conference
Stéphane Tondo, APEAL President, will present steel for packaging as the model for a circular economy at the ITRI 2016 conference in London later this week.
Mr Tondo, Chief Marketing Officer f...
09 Sep 2016
APEAL joins sustainability conference in Slovakia, 13th September
Stéphane Tondo, APEAL Board member and President designate, will represent APEAL at the “Sustainable Industry in the Context of Circular Economy”conference in Kosice this 13th Septembe...
27 Jun 2016
All-time high for steel packaging recycling in Europe
Recycling of steel packaging in Europe has reached a new all-time high of 76 per cent, announces APEAL, the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging.
This record rate, which represe...
22 Mar 2016
APEAL website shortlisted for award
The APEAL website – www.apeal.org – has been shortlisted for a prize in the Best Association Website category at the annual International and European Association Awards.
03 Feb 2016
Steel packaging report shows qualities for preserving vegetables
A report has praised the ability of steel cans to protect valuable minerals and nutrients in vegetables.
The findings of the research, carried out by SGS Fresenius Institute, show that canned veget...
28 Jan 2016
Steel and the circular economy feature in the latest Parliament Magazine
"We recognise that moving closer towards a circular economy is more realistic than many think – and the steel for packaging industry is leading the way" writes Alexander Mohr on Page 39 of this very...
21 Jan 2016
APEAL at Packaging and Waste Sustainability Forum
APEAL Secretary General, Alexander Mohr, is set to speak at the 23rd annual Packaging Waste and Sustainability Forum in Brussels.
05 Jan 2016
APEAL publishes the latest issue of “Steel for Packaging Update”
Sustainability has always been very top of mind for APEAL, but particularly recently during the run-up to the long awaited Circular Economy Package (CEP), finally announced by the European Commission....
10 Dec 2015
Steel for packaging industry leaders welcome higher recycling rates in European Circular Economy package
Steel for packaging industry leaders have welcomed the announcement of the European Circular Economy Package, saying the announcement will help to drive cultural change in the way products are manufac...
07 Dec 2015
Making a success of the circular economy
The EU circular economy package is excellent news for steel packaging and we are in a great position to help deliver on its ambitions for higher recycling, comments Alexander Mohr, secretary general,...
30 Nov 2015
Steel for Packaging leaders call for ambitious recycling rates
Ambitious recycling targets must be included in the impending European Circular Economy Package to drive a cultural change in the way products are manufactured, used and recycled.
That’s the key...
30 Oct 2015
APEAL actively supports the combined European metals industry initiative to demonstrate support for the upcoming Circular Economy Package through a common position paper.
Released earlier this month, "Boosting the Circular Management of Metals" aims to boost understanding of how using materials efficiently creates “more with less” and delivers greater value for...
20 Oct 2015
APEAL to speak at the forthcoming Canadean Beverage Packaging conference
Secretary General Alexander Mohr will highlight the benefits of steel for beverage cans at Canadean's annual Beverage Packaging conference, with a presentation entitled "Circular Economy 2.0 – How s...
19 Oct 2015
Steel is a win, win, win for Central Europe
Steel packaging’s high recycling rates offer an ecological and economical solution for the transition to a Circular economy in Central Europe, concluded the “Steel Packaging – Green Solutions for Central Europe” summit in Poland last 8 October.
16 Oct 2015
Alexander Mohr talks to Euractiv about the importance of recycling
Alexander Mohr, secretary general of APEAL, recently voiced his concern about the withdrawal of the Circular Economy package and highlighted the need for higher recycling targets in Europe.
Read th...
04 Sep 2015
Coming soon – “Green Solutions for Central Europe” summit in Poland
Minister Maciej Grabowski, Minister of the Environment and Marshal Adam Struzik, Marshal of the Mazovia region, are amonsgt the delegates confirmed for the forthcoming, invite only “Green Solutions in Central Europe “event organsed by APEAL in Warsaw this 8th October.
15 Aug 2015
Yes. Steel really does Recycle Forever
A great 3D animation developed by APEAL and Empac demonstrates the endless recycling possibilities. Watch the animation here!...
15 Jul 2015
Steel’s low life cycle impact and high recycling rates are highlighted at the FARO International Commodities club in Milan
APEAL Board member Stéphane Tondo discussed sustainability and market trends of steel for the food and beverage industry with members of the FARO International Commodities club early July. See the vi...
