Tom Giddings

Proud Welshman, and advocate for the planet. I love exploring new places and just being outdoors! Professional in sustainable packaging. All views are my own.

[Tom Giddings @tom_gid]

@Fogarty13Paul It's because the machines (and scanners for places without machines) which accept the empties need to read the barcode to issue a receipt.

If a container is crushed it's very unlikely to be able to read the barde, whence the requirement.

Re: litter, depends on the uptake!

[Tom Giddings @tom_gid]

It's not just Scotland where Deposit Return Schemes are being introduced soon!

Fantastic to see that the Irish government and responsible industries have adopted a variable rate of deposit for containers.✅

15c for small containers, 25c for large.👇

https://t.co/kfsrcjz5B6

[Alupro UK @AluproUK]

Introducing our Impact Report!
Detailing our journey towards a fully circular economy for aluminium packaging.
Download your copy today. https://t.co/SzBFXNOttd
#AluproImpactReport
#MetalRecyclesForever

[Sustainable Packaging News @news_packaging]

Cumbria residents encouraged to recycle their metal packaging @MetalMatters @AluproUK
https://t.co/BWOmox5L1g
#metapackaging #recyclability #foodpackaging #sustainability #circulareconomy #recycledmaterials #resourceefficiency #aluminium

[Alupro UK @AluproUK]

It's great to see so many of our industry colleagues this morning at #LARACUK !
Come and enter our competition to win a hamper filled with treats, packaged in endlessly recyclable #aluminium ♻️
@LARACspeaks

[Alupro UK @AluproUK]

A huge welcome to @HenkelUK - our latest funding partner for the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative! Together, we strive to increase aerosol recycling & tackle the challenges laid out in our recently published Roadmap.♻️♻️♻️
Find out more at https://t.co/FNIledrHfp
#AerosolRecycling

[Alupro UK @AluproUK]

Great discussion this afternoon about the importance of clear and consistent consumer communication and on pack labelling, in order to gain public confidence and participation in recycling collections 👍♻️
#MetalMatters
#Enviropacksummit2023

[Alupro UK @AluproUK]

All set up and ready to go @PackNews #Enviropacksummit2023 🙌
#SustainablePackaging
#MetalRecyclesForever

[Tom Giddings @tom_gid]

@AntoniaNGrey Perhaps so @AntoniaNGrey! Will be saying as much next week at the #sustainablepackagingconference.

[Tom Giddings @tom_gid]

This latest development is unacceptable for the UK can industry. Excluding glass means:-

1) Cans made of infinitely recyclable alu face commercial disadvantage.
2) Consumers aren't getting consistent messages about recycling, hampering rest of scheme.

https://t.co/svEMTIKMNv

[Tom Giddings @tom_gid]

@Wastereader I'll raise you one spoiled birthday dog!

[Tom Giddings @tom_gid]

Introducing our roadmap to increasing UK aerosol recycling – a long-term, strategic vision to drive up national capture & recycling rates. Five key challenges are outlined with proposed solutions. Download the roadmap here https://t.co/EfL5GWFmgG #AerosolRecycling #DriveChange

[Alupro UK @AluproUK]

Introducing our roadmap to increasing UK aerosol recycling – a long-term, strategic vision to drive up national capture & recycling rates. Five key challenges are outlined with proposed solutions. Download the roadmap here https://t.co/kZEobVzGA6
#AerosolRecycling #DriveChange

[Amy Billingham @AmyBills3]

It's great to be @BAMA_aerosol innovation day! Looking forward to meeting our industry colleagues and hearing @tom_gid speak about the UK Aerosol Initiative ♻️
#Sustainability
#MetalRecyclesForever

[Tom Giddings @tom_gid]

Looking forward to a productive day of discussion at @alfedaluminium Sector Groups Forum representing @AluproUK.

Come say hello if you're here too!

[Every Can Counts UK @EveryCanCounts]

The #EveryCanCounts Rainbow has arrived in York City Centre to celebrate #GlobalRecyclingDay! 🌈

The installation acts as a reminder that the recycling process for drink cans has the potential to go on forever, but only if you continue to recycle ALL of your empty cans! ♻️

[Tom Giddings @tom_gid]

@HarrietLamb_ @WRAP_UK Good luck in the new job! I would welcome a chat to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing aluminium packaging during your first few weeks!

[Every Can Counts UK @EveryCanCounts]

The magic of can recycling is... quite simple! 💫

If you pop your empty drink cans into the recycling bin, they'll be back on the shop shelf as a brand new can in just 60 days. ♻️

This process repeats over and over again, like an infinite loop that lasts forever! ♾

[Every Can Counts UK @EveryCanCounts]

We are #EveryCanCounts! Here are a few facts about us: 

💚Our aim is to inspire, encourage and empower people to recycle their empty drink cans.
♻️We're working towards a 100% recycling rate for drink cans.
♾ We are a small team who make a LOT of noise about recycling!

[Every Can Counts UK @EveryCanCounts]

This is aluminium recycling in action! Lee from @CastInnovLtd shows us how he transforms recycled drink cans into creative masterpieces. 🎨

So, can you guess many drink cans we used to make our teddy bear keyring? 🧐

[Tom Giddings @tom_gid]

Fantastic to welcome @AndyDNovelis as the new chair of @AluproUK! 👋

Click below to read a Q&A! 👇

https://t.co/CtDvzr2OdJ

[Tom Giddings @tom_gid]

Shameless Plug 🔌 ALERT!

It's great to be nominated for the #ResourceHot100, a year after taking over at Alupro and working for positive change.

Please consider casting a vote for me or (and!) any of the other fantastic nominees!

https://t.co/qkAdi9vJ5m