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Sustainable solutions Packaging Our products are fully recyclable and are highly recycled. Taking a broad approach to recycling in the Netherlands A steel packaging recycling rate of 86% has been achieved in the Netherlands through continuous improvement in the recycling chain, resulting in an integrated waste management system without separate collection programmes. We are involved in a Dutch initiative to reduce litter. Because we believe litter problems are more related to people’s behaviour than the packaging itself, we support national campaigns run by Nederland Schoon, an organisation which aims to prevent and combat litter. As steelmakers we are associated with beverage cans, which, although they only represent about 2% of all litter, are nevertheless a visible component of it. We have increased our anti-litter promotional activities with, for example, a ‘fishing for litter’ project which encourages fishing vessels to bring ashore any litter they catch in their nets. Canned food proves to be a sustainable top performer A recent TNO study commissioned for the European steel packaging organisation (APEAL), has shown that food packaged in steel cans has a high sustainability performance compared to other packaging options. The study analysed the performance of packaged vegetables in terms of environmental impact, cost to the consumer and nutritional value. When combining economic and environmental aspects, vegetables sold in a steel can, frozen in a plastic bag or fresh-peeled, performed with above average eco-efficiency. Vegetables in a food pouch, laminate carton or frozen in a carton performed less well. Packaging recycling in the UK Our commitment to recycling, and the inherent recycling advantages of steel, are demonstrated by our leading role in increasing the recycling of steel packaging from UK households. Most metal cans or ‘tins’ used in the home are actually made of recyclable steel. Corus Steel Packaging Recycling launched a number of initiatives in 2005 to achieve ever higher recycling rates for steel packaging. During 2005 we worked with 19 organisations in the UK from Glasgow to Devon, providing recycling equipment and participating in local events to improve recycling rates. Over 90% of local authorities now provide recycling schemes, most of them with infrastructure provided by Corus. We recycled 7% more packaging in 2005 compared to 2004, including over 1.5 billion steel cans. The Government’s recycling rate information for 2005 shows that 51.4% of all steel packaging in the UK was recycled – compared to 46% in 2004, and 25% in 1998. Sustainable and food safe product development Protact ® consists of a steel substrate and a VOC-free polymer coating. Protact is recyclable, meets or exceeds food-contact standards and is the best available food-contact packaging solution. 10 Corus Corporate Responsibility Report 2005
Sustainable solutions Consumer products We work closely with our customers and suppliers to develop products that are better for consumers and the environment. Improved environmental performance through use of pre-finished steel By manufacturing high-performance coated products in a controlled and continuous operation, we are better able to manage the environmental impact of the process. Not only do pre-finished steels provide a greater level of consistency and quality than batch-produced products, but the economies of scale we achieve by concentrating on the coating operation mean that we can employ the latest management systems and environmental protection technologies. Compliance with WEEE/RoHS Directives Our products comply with the requirements of the EU Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive. We have worked extensively with both suppliers and customers to refine our production processes and eliminate the need for hexavalent chromium-based pre-treatment of pre-finished steels. For example, the supply of hot dipped galvanised steel is now available in a WEEE/RoHS compliant form, following the introduction of new passivation systems. Guaranteed performance with Assure ® Assure is a pre-finished steel with antibacterial protection. It has been developed to tackle the risk posed by cross-contamination in food processing and healthcare environments such as kitchens, cold stores, operating theatres, washrooms and hospital wards. Assure is effective against a broad range of potentially harmful organisms and hospital acquired infections, including MRSA, E-coli and salmonella. Reduced resource use We have developed innovative new coating systems that now meet the corrosion requirements of end users without the need for a protective zinc layer. This development reduces the overall level of natural resources utilised in the product, thereby reducing its environmental impact, as well as making it a commercially attractive option for more applications. Corus Corporate Responsibility Report 2005 11
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