Alupro’s two personnel named in Resource Hot 100 for exceptional work in the UK aluminium recycling

Two members of Alupro, a not-for-profit aluminium packaging recycling organisation in the United Kingdom, are reportedly named in the list of 2022/23 Resource Hot 100, an annual poll to choose the best 100 in the recycling industry. They have been recognised as the leading names in the UK recycling industry.

Tom Giddings, executive director (#50) and Martin Hyde, sustainability and public affairs manager (#91), have won the positions, contending against broadcasting royalty Sir David Attenborough and circular economy pioneer Dame Ellen MacArthur.

Giddings was a new entry for 2023, but Hyde made it for the second year. The latter was named in the 2022 list for his commitment to improving consumer education and influencing legislative change.

The annual poll Resource Hot 100 began in 2002. With the ambition of celebrating vision and achievement across the recycling industry, it acknowledges industry professionals who they feel have made a real difference in the past year.

The initiative has gained immense popularity in 21 years. For 2022/23, it received record votes of more than 4000.

Commenting on the announcement, Tom Giddings said: “As the independent voice of the aluminium packaging recycling industry, Alupro is committed to inspiring change and embracing innovation to drive a national uplift in recycling rates. We’re proud to represent our members and spread the message far and wide that aluminium is infinitely recyclable – the perfect example of a circular packaging economy.”

He added, “Being recognised in the Resource Hot 100 is truly humbling. While it may be our names on paper, it’s testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team that Alupro is being noticed by our peers for making a real difference and driving measurable change.”

Hyde said: “With new legislation transforming the sector, innovation, inspiration and continued momentum is key to maximising recycling rates in the long-term. Over the past 12 months alone, we’ve been proud to implement a number of new consumer engagement programmes, launch numerous roadmaps and reports, as well as play a driving role in shaping the policy landscape of tomorrow. Being seen from afar as drivers of change is hugely rewarding – a proud moment indeed.”