About Us OUR BOARD BREAKING NEWS Repak is an environmental not-for-profit organisation, with a social mission. Our purpose, on behalf of our Members, is: to lead the recycling and sustainability of Ireland’s packaging waste; advocate for a new circular economy; and educate businesses and consumers on reducing and recycling packaging waste. Repak was set up in 1997 to help Member businesses meet their legal obligation to recycle the packaging they place on the Irish market. We have over 3,400 Members, whose fees fund household recycling bins, bottle banks, civic amenities and business back-door waste nationwide. At Repak, we are passionate about protecting the environment and reducing the environmental impact of packaging waste, while helping to deliver Ireland’s recycling targets for the five main materials*. We run initiatives and campaigns to help our Members improve the sustainability of their packaging and to encourage consumers to reduce, reuse and recycle better. Find out more about Repak in our short animated video Our Goals Under our new 10 Year strategy, we have defined primary and secondary goals to help us deliver on our purpose. Primary Goals To make Ireland a Primary Leader in Europe of packaging recycling by 2025 in a circular economy To recycle 50% of all plastic packaging placed on the market by 2025 To achieve 80% recycling target for all packaging by 2030 (10% ahead of the EU target) Secondary Goals Achieve all material recycling targets Achieve target outcomes cost-efficiently Have total market participation with regulatory support Reduction in plastic placed on the market to be measured by promoting the Plastic Pledge Fee structure aligned to recycling targets via eco fee modulation Funding framework to be developed by all stakeholders to support the plastic recycling infrastructure in Ireland Driving behavioural change Material Targets for Paper 85% Plastic 55% Glass 90% Metals 80% Wood 85% Recycling Targets displayed in this table refer to 2030 recycling targets for Ireland. How we lead Over the past 20 years, Repak has grown from a ‘compliance scheme’ to a leading environmental organisation that has helped transform the recycling landscape in Ireland, providing credible knowledge and expertise to many stakeholders on packaging waste, while supporting our Members. For many years, we have challenged our Members to increase the sustainability of their packaging, through the following initiatives. Prevent and Save Programme Offers free packaging optimisation and design advice to Repak Members, helping them to reduce packaging and waste. Learn more Plastic Strategy 2030 Launched in 2018, this strategy sets out the key actions required for Ireland to achieve challenging new EU recycling targets. Learn more Repak Members’ Plastic Pledge Over 125 of Ireland’s largest producers have signed up, pledging to five key objectives aimed at reducing plastic packaging and making packaging more recyclable, while minimising food waste. Learn more Our impact over the last 20+ years Repak Members have invested over €509 million to date Helping to grow packaging recycling and recovery from under 15% in 1997 to an estimated 98% in 2020 Exceeding all EU material recycling targets How we advocate We represent our Members at Government and EU level on key issues, legislation and policy relating to packaging, packaging waste and the development of sustainable packaging in a circular economy. This includes taking part in consultations with state bodies, local authorities, EU stakeholders, environmental organisations and other European Packaging Compliance Schemes (also known as ‘Extended Producer Responsibility’ schemes), as well as media interviews on packaging recycling and sustainability. Our stakeholders include: How we educate While keeping our Members informed of EU legislation affecting them and providing guidance on packaging sustainability, we also educate consumers on reducing and recycling through our ‘Team Green’ campaign, our Team Green for Schools programme and our extensive annual marketing and communications campaigns across traditional and digital media. Anna Geary Team Green Ambassador Bobby the Box Team Green for Schools Recycling Video Hacks How we behave We are professional, transparent, honest in our dealings with stakeholders, and always act with integrity and in the best interests of our Members and society as a whole. As part of our commitment to the highest standards of service to our stakeholders, we have implemented a Management System that meets the requirements of ISO 9001:2015. Our Quality Policy outlines how we implement continual improvement to drive Membership satisfaction and compliance Repak Limited operates under approval (licence) from the Minister for the Environment. Repak's current approval was extended to 2020 and is still valid. Like to know more about Repak? See our list of the most frequently asked questions about us LEARN MORE Join Team Green for FREE today I pledge to reduce, reuse and recycle better to help protect the environment. Please click on the button to confirm your subscription to Team Green quarterly emails. You can withdraw your consent at any time, by contacting us at Teamgreen@repak.ie. Click here to view our privacy policy. JOIN TEAM GREEN Join Repak's Team Green and help Ireland hit its environmental targets. JOIN NOW Logo White Created with Sketch. 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