+44 (0)1453 842284
BBC Coventry & Warwickshire breakfast shows how waste batteries have the #PowerToDoMore
Valpak #PowerToDoMore
Valpak donated £5 for every battery collection box ordered. Since the campaign started, 1,006 battery collection boxes have been ordered; once full, this represents a whopping 15 tonnes – or 750,000 AA batteries – to be collected.
Emily Styles, Fundraiser at Springfield MIND said: “We’d like to give a massive thank you to Valpak, who are supporting Springfield Mind with a donation as part of their PowerToDoMore battery box recycling campaign. The need for our services is greater than ever and this is set to grow well into the future due to the legacy of Covid; therefore, we are so thankful that Valpak have chosen to donate vital funds to support us with our mission to promote wellbeing and prevent mental health problems in Warwickshire and Worcestershire.”
James Nash, Commercial Manager at Valpak said: “Only 20 per cent of the 40,000 tonnes of batteries sold each year are recycled. Waste batteries are hazardous – they leak toxic waste and can cause dangerous fires in recycling facilities. Our campaign has already had a huge impact, and these figures are just the start – each battery collection box can be refilled over and over again, so the potential huge.”
Through the #PowerToDoMore campaign, Valpak has launched a public campaign to improve awareness and drive participation. Nash said: “We all have the #PowerToDoMore. Valpak staff are very active in supporting local charities and, as well as trying to drive battery recycling and cut carbon, we decided we wanted to assist those who may be struggling in these challenging times.”
To hear the interview in full, visit: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0918t2b (James appears 1.28 mins in)
More News & Views
OPRL member poll links key sustainability goals to UK packaging reforms
A recent OPRL poll shows that, for the majority of brands surveyed, key sustainability goals tie in with the aims of the UK packaging reforms. Over half of those polled during the OPRL webinar (57.7 per cent), named plastic reduction as a key sustainability goal....
Valpak PackFlow 2023 reports provide valuable insight into UK packaging material trends
Compliance expert Valpak by Reconomy has published its latest update on the quantity of packaging placed on the UK market in 2022. James Skidmore, Director of Consulting at Valpak, explained that the PackFlow 2023 reports, commissioned by WRAP, show that, for most...
Valpak impact report focuses on tools for the future
Valpak’s Impact Report 2023 is live! For people who aren't aware of Valpak's work outside of compliance, there's so much in here – voluntary compliance schemes, getting the most use out of data, and ways to prepare for a more sustainable future across business and...
Get in touch
By sending this form you consent to your personal data being saved in line with our privacy policy
Content © Carolyn Cross 2019 and subsequent | Privacy policy
Website built by Dynafish in the Algarve, Portugal using 100% solar power and served from the UK using 100% renewable/clean energy
+44 (0)1453 842284
