Insights.

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Design for Recyclability Guidelines for Aluminium Packaging
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE), in collaboration with leading aluminium packaging associations, has developed the Design for Recyclability (DFR) Guidelines and Recyclability Assessment for Packaging con...

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Why Steel? Because quality, protection, and visual appeal matter 🎯
Steel packaging preserves food, reduces waste, and stands as a champion of recyclability and circularity!
🔍 Learn more at ➡️ https://www.whysteel.eu/
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Stay in The Loop this summer ♾️!
Looking for inspiration this summer? Dive into the first two editions of The Loop for the latest in aluminium beverage can innovation and sustainability.
The next edition will be released in Q4 2...

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Metalmorphosis & Innovation: A Record-Breaking Success!
Metalmorphosis & Innovation, the 2025 MPE AGM and Conference, welcomed a record-breaking number of participants, building on the strong momentum of our 2024 event. It was a dynamic and collaborati...
Packaged in Metal.
Metal packaging, made from aluminium or steel, is used throughout the retail, wholesale, commercial and industrial sectors. It comes in many shapes and sizes and can package virtually any product.
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Key Data.
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Average energy saving compared to primary production when using recycled steel or aluminium.
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Steel for Packaging EU recycling rate.
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Aluminium Beverage Cans EU recycling rate.
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The majority of all aluminium and steel ever produced is still in circulation today.

Recycles Mark.
As consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact of packaging on the environment, Metal Packaging Europe encourages the licensed use of the Recycles Mark.