We entered the Red Bull Soapbox Race to raise awareness about the importance of recycling drink cans… But we never imagined we’d end up on the podium! Our soapbox, costumes, and even our dance routine…
For the fourth edition of our International Recycling Tour, we brought a giant polar bear installation made of recycled drink cans to Bristol!
According to new data, a record 10.7 billion cans were recycled in the UK during 2023 – the highest number ever collected and the length of which would reach to the moon and back. But…
Our giant rainbow installation has been unveiled outside of Leeds Station to commemorate Earth Day 2024! The four by seven metre structure is made from more than 2,500 recycled cans and has been created to raise awareness around the importance of recycling.
Recycle for Kicks Count Northern Ireland, has won a national award for their ongoing sustainability efforts which have seen over 1,400 kg of aluminium cans recycled in the last year.
Local recycling group, Aluminium Can Recyclers for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance, has won a national award for its ongoing sustainability efforts which have seen over nine tonnes of aluminium recycled since September 2019.
We’re here to inspire, encourage and empower people to recycle their empty drink cans.
We partner with people and organisations to communicate the benefits of recycling drink cans and improve out-of-home can recycling facilities.
From restaurants to festivals, universities to shopping centres, offices to parks – we’re doing what we can to help people recycle their drink cans wherever they are.
Want to join us on our journey towards higher recycling rates? Click here to get in touch with our team and let’s work together to make every can count!
The Green Can Awards recognise the businesses, organisations and people that are going above and beyond when it comes to drink can recycling. We want to put a spotlight on those who are going the extra mile to make their cans count, and inspire others to follow in their footsteps!
Any business, organisation or individual whose activities have promoted can recycling and/or demonstrably increased recycling rates can apply. Whether it’s setting up new recycling points, running workplace awareness events, recruiting a recycling champion or collecting cans for a charitable cause – however you’ve made your cans count, we want to hear about it!
Over 90% of drink cans collected in the UK are recycled within Europe. The majority of cans recycled in the UK are melted down at a large plant in Warrington, Cheshire. There are over 220 aluminium recycling plants spread across Europe!
You’ve heard us say drink cans are endlessly recyclable… But how does the recycling process actually work? We’re glad you asked! We’ve dedicated a whole section of this website to answering that very question: Click here to learn about the Life Cycle of a Can.
If you have the space to store or bale your cans you can collect them in bulk and sell them to a scrap metal merchant.
You can find your nearest metal merchant by carrying out a search online, or alternatively you can contact our team and we’ll be happy to advise.
It is best to contact the metal merchant first before visiting their premises in order to find out their current price per kilogram for cans (1 kilo of cans is approximately 65 individual cans) and if they have a minimum delivery quantity – e.g some may require 5kg or more before they will accept delivery.
Due to a change in the law, scrap metal merchants are no longer permitted to pay cash for the cans you have collected. Instead they will make payment via cheque or bank transfer, and you will need to take proof of ID with you when you complete the transaction.
You do not have to crush your empty cans. Some people crush their recycled cans to create more room in their recycling bin, but this is optional. Your can is endlessly recyclable either way!
We don’t collect and reprocess cans ourselves. Instead, Every Can Counts fits in around the recycling arrangements you already have in place. If you have a mixed dry recycling service with your waste contractor, just tie up the bag of cans and place it with your other recyclables.
If you don’t have an existing recycling service, our team may be able to advise on the options available in your local area. Click here to get in touch.
We provide free recycling materials to businesses and organisations looking to set up or improve their drink can recycling facilities. These materials include can collection boxes as well as promotional materials such as posters which communicate the benefits of recycling.
To request these materials, please complete our ‘Get Started’ form by clicking here.
You must be an original thinker! Put your question straight to our team by clicking here and we’ll be happy to help.
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) is a not-for-profit company which represents the leading aluminium packaging producers and reprocessors in the UK. Alupro works to fulfil the industry’s commitment to meet, and exceed, recycling targets for aluminium packaging.
Ardagh Group manufactures packaging for the world’s biggest brands and has a reputation for innovation; pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy.
Ball is a leading beverage can maker with production facilities around the world. Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for beverage, food and household products, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government.
Canned Wine Co is an innovative wine start-up focused on canning premium wines in perfect portion sizes from top European producers. From unusual grape varieties to classical wine regions, Canned Wine Co. aims to elevate thoughtful connections between people, planet and place, through wine.
Crown Holdings, Inc. through its subsidiaries, is a leading supplier of packaging products to consumer marketing companies around the world. Crown is proud to be a leader in metal packaging technology.
The Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association is the lead voice of the UK metal packaging industry with direct links into a European market employing 177,000 people across 760 companies, producing over 98 billion containers each year.
For over two centuries Molson Coors has been brewing beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments. Molson Coors produces many beloved and iconic beer brands, including Coors Light, Miller Lite, Molson Canadian, Carling and many more.
Most Wanted are the UK’s leading canned wine brand with a full range of still and sparkling canned wines available. Simple in their approach but never basic, they favour a no-nonsense attitude to what’s in your glass; Lip-smacking, slick-looking, easy-drinking wines at the best value you can get.
Novelis operates Europe’s only dedicated used aluminium can recycling plant in Warrington, Cheshire. This plant has the capacity to recycle all of the aluminium cans currently sold in the UK each year.
As members of the Pernod Ricard Group, world no. 2 in the wines and spirits industry, Pernod Ricard UK is responsible for the sales, marketing and distribution of Pernod Ricard brands in the UK. Embedded in the company culture is a large-scale Sustainability & Responsibility programme called ‘Good Times From A Good Place’, which instils a sense of purpose and empowers everyone to make a positive impact on society and the environment.
Red Bull established its business over 30 years ago in Austria. The brand’s iconic range of energy drinks are now available in more than 169 countries worldwide, with over 7 billion cans sold each year.
The Copper Crew was founded with the vision for a better way to enjoy wine – with a focus on freshness, quality and sustainability. The range offers characterful, fruit-forward and playful wines for every occasion.
White Claw Hard Seltzer was introduced in 2016 and has become a leading brand within the hard seltzer category. White Claw Hard Seltzer is made using a blend of seltzer water, a gluten free alcohol base, and a hint of fruit flavour.
01. Metal recycles forever – all drink cans are endlessly recyclable.
02. It takes 95% less energy to make a can from recycled metal.
03. Every can recycled reduces the carbon footprint of the next one made.
04. Approximately 90% of drink cans collected in the UK are recycled within Europe.
05. Recycling cans saves natural resources as well as energy and carbon emissions.
Every Can Counts UK
Alupro, 1 Brockhill Court, Brockhill Lane, Redditch, B97 6RB
Phone Number: 01527 597757