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Otago Daily Times
10-07-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Local Legends: Food-Hub
PHOTO: NICK BROOK Silver Fern Farms and The Clutha Leader are really showing some extra leg this week with a bonus roast for Local Legend Food-Hub staff and volunteers (from left) Vivienne Fiddes, Diane Schnarr, Chris Shaw, Lee-Anne Michelle, Jessica Michelle and Sharon Grellet. The team took a moment away from their massive midwinter food drive to pose with the prize and planned on sitting down together to share the lamb leg feast after Every Can Counts concluded this week. "Silver Fern Farms do a lot to support us and the whole community, and this is lovely," Food Hub and Clutha Budget Advisory Service manager Lee-Anne Michelle said. "I think I might cook it and bring it in cold, everyone can bring in a salad or side, and we'll take an afternoon off to enjoy it."
Otago Daily Times
03-07-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Donation bolsters foodbank's supply
Milton Foodbank co-ordinator June Caldwell inspects a recent Rotary Club donation at the foodbank. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Another local foodbank has received a much-needed boost thanks to local generosity. Milton Rotary Club made a recent donation of $2500 of food supplies to the Milton Foodbank to ensure the essential community facility had sufficient supplies to bridge the lean winter months. Rotary Club president Stan Leishman said the foodbank provided an essential service, delivering emergency food parcels for families in need in the Milton/Waihola area. "As a local service club it is Rotary's privilege to assist a very worthwhile cause. "June and team at the foodbank do a wonderful job supporting our community and Rotary is pleased to be able to assist," Mr Leishman said. He thanked both the local Four Square and SuperValue for their assistance in providing the supplies. Foodbank co-ordinator June Caldwell said many families were finding it hard to manage in the present economic climate. "Demand for support is always a little greater during the winter. "The Milton Foodbank relies on donations of food and money, so this donation of $2500 of food from the Milton Rotary Club is both timely and very generous," Mrs Caldwell said. The donation parallels recent generosity in neighbouring Balclutha, as the Clutha Food Hub continues its Every Can Counts food drive, which runs until July 11.
Zawya
09-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
UAE hosts ‘Every Can Counts' global meeting in Dubai to highlight aluminium drink can recycling strategies
The event highlighted regional success stories and a shared vision for 100% drink can recycling worldwide. Dubai, United Arab Emirates — For the first time in the Middle East, Every Can Counts —an innovative programme that inspires people to recycle their drink cans wherever they are — brought its Global Managers Meeting to Dubai to highlight aluminium drink can recycling strategies. The international gathering welcomed representatives from 21 countries to share best practices, follow training and drive global aluminium drink can recycling rates. The four-day gathering featured workshops, strategic discussions, and field visits to local aluminium production and drink can manufacturing facilities. Delegates explored ways to expand Every Can Counts' presence in public spaces, festivals, sports events, schools, and workplaces. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the UAE's largest industrial company outside the oil and gas sector, partnered with leading can-makers Crown and CANPACK to launch the Every Can Counts programme in the UAE on the occasion of COP28. The initiative aims to inspire consumers to sort and recycle aluminium cans, contributing to emissions reduction and resource preservation. ' The UAE is rapidly emerging as a hub for sustainability and circular economy initiatives,' said David Van Heuverswyn, Global Director of Every Can Counts. ' Hosting the country managers meeting in Dubai reflected our shared global responsibility to inspire behaviour change and boost recycling rates. I thank our partners—Emirates Global Aluminium, Crown, and CANPACK—for their commitment to a more sustainable world.' The UAE's ambitious national goals for waste reduction and net-zero emissions provided an ideal backdrop for the meeting. Local sustainability projects highlighted during the event illustrated how regional innovation can contribute to a broader global impact. A key focus of the discussions was the role of aluminium cans in supporting circular economy goals. Infinitely recyclable and lightweight, aluminium remains one of the most sustainable beverage packaging options. Around the world, aluminium is the most-recycled material, with around 75% of the aluminium ever produced still in use today. As part of its vision for every can, everywhere to be recycled back into a new can, Every Can Counts has aligned with the global aluminium industry's targets to achieve an 80% recycling rate for drink cans by 2030 and nearly 100% by 2050. This ambitious commitment brings together all participating countries, partners, and communities under a shared goal: to close the loop on aluminium and keep valuable materials in circulation. The Every Can Counts programme continues to raise public awareness and drive meaningful behavioural changes through locally adapted campaigns across Europe, Latin America, the USA and now, the Middle East—empowering consumers to take part in shaping a more sustainable future. About Every Can Counts (ECC) Established in 2009, the Every Can Counts initiative is the leading programme to promote drink can recycling across the globe. It aims to inspire, encourage and empower consumers to make a difference by recycling their drink cans wherever they are – at home, at the office or anywhere on the go, from parks, festivals, and sporting events to schools and universities. Today, the initiative is present in 18 European countries, Brazil, the U.A.E. and the U.S.A. For more information, please visit Every Can Counts.
Web Release
24-05-2025
- Business
- Web Release
UAE hosts ‘Every Can Counts' global meeting in Dubai to highlight aluminium drink can recycling strategies
For the first time in the Middle East, Every Can Counts —an innovative programme that inspires people to recycle their drink cans wherever they are — brought its Global Managers Meeting to Dubai to highlight aluminium drink can recycling strategies. The international gathering welcomed representatives from 21 countries to share best practices, follow training and drive global aluminium drink can recycling rates. The four-day gathering featured workshops, strategic discussions, and field visits to local aluminium production and drink can manufacturing facilities. Delegates explored ways to expand Every Can Counts' presence in public spaces, festivals, sports events, schools, and workplaces. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the UAE's largest industrial company outside the oil and gas sector, partnered with leading can-makers Crown and CANPACK to launch the Every Can Counts programme in the UAE on the occasion of COP28. The initiative aims to inspire consumers to sort and recycle aluminium cans, contributing to emissions reduction and resource preservation. 'The UAE is rapidly emerging as a hub for sustainability and circular economy initiatives,' said David Van Heuverswyn, Global Director of Every Can Counts. 'Hosting the country managers meeting in Dubai reflected our shared global responsibility to inspire behaviour change and boost recycling rates. I thank our partners—Emirates Global Aluminium, Crown, and CANPACK—for their commitment to a more sustainable world.' The UAE's ambitious national goals for waste reduction and net-zero emissions provided an ideal backdrop for the meeting. Local sustainability projects highlighted during the event illustrated how regional innovation can contribute to a broader global impact. A key focus of the discussions was the role of aluminium cans in supporting circular economy goals. Infinitely recyclable and lightweight, aluminium remains one of the most sustainable beverage packaging options. Around the world, aluminium is the most-recycled material, with around 75% of the aluminium ever produced still in use today. As part of its vision for every can, everywhere to be recycled back into a new can, Every Can Counts has aligned with the global aluminium industry's targets to achieve an 80% recycling rate for drink cans by 2030 and nearly 100% by 2050. This ambitious commitment brings together all participating countries, partners, and communities under a shared goal: to close the loop on aluminium and keep valuable materials in circulation. The Every Can Counts programme continues to raise public awareness and drive meaningful behavioural changes through locally adapted campaigns across Europe, Latin America, the USA and now, the Middle East—empowering consumers to take part in shaping a more sustainable future.
North Wales Live
29-04-2025
- General
- North Wales Live
Couples now regularly argue about recycling - and it's causing tension for many
Recycling has become an unexpected bone of contention in British homes, with a survey of 2,000 couples revealing that it is now a common cause of domestic spats. Alongside traditional disputes such as cooking and laundry duties, as well as whose turn it is to take the bins out, 15 per cent of couples are now frequently arguing over recycling habits. The study found that nearly one in four couples admit that these petty squabbles have blown up into major arguments and some partners have even resorted to giving each other the cold shoulder for a whole day or more. The top recycling-related arguments involve placing items in the incorrect bin, failing to rinse plastic containers thoroughly, and neglecting to dispose of empty toilet rolls from the bathroom. A third of those surveyed believe their significant other deliberately botches recycling efforts just to provoke them. Others attribute the mishaps to sheer laziness, or a stubborn belief that their method is superior. The research, conducted via also revealed that 32 per cent feel there is a disparity between their own and their partner's views on the significance of recycling. Chris Latham-Warde at, non-profit recycling programme, Every Can Counts, who commissioned the research said: "There is lots to remember when it comes to recycling, including what goes in each coloured bin and which day to put the bin out. He added: "So while it's not surprising that couples find themselves quarrelling on the topic, it also shows how many people care about getting it right, which is so important given all the benefits of recycling for our planet." The study did offer some positive insights, finding that a strong 73 per cent of households have a system for their bins, and an even higher 79 per cent are well-informed about the recycling regulations in their local area. In recognition of Earth Day, Every Can Counts highlighted the significance of recycling through their striking 'CANvas' art piece, revealed at the well-known Egg Rolling event in Preston - complimented by their efforts to engage with the public and discuss recycling practices. Chris remarked: "We hope to encourage worldwide action to help protect not only our precious planet but also our futures. Adding to celebration, Chris said: "It was great to attend the popular Egg Rolling event in Preston, revealing the impressive artwork designed by local mural artist, Shawn Sharpe, and quizzing the public on their recycling habits, hopefully solving a few domestic arguments along the way." TOP 10 DISAGREEMENTS OVER RECYCLING:
