Green Apple Gold Award for RPC Oakham


The environmental credentials of RPC Containers Oakham have been underlined with its selection for a prestigious Green Apple Gold Award.



The award, conferred by the Green Organisation in the category 'Packaging that improves the sustainability of the product supply chain', recognises the creation of a plastic paint can for Dulux Colours using one-quarter recycled material.



RPC Oakham's expertise allowed Dulux Matt and Silk Colours to be the first to market with a paint range in cans boasting 25 per cent recycled post-consumer content.



The injection moulded PP cans were introduced in 2.5 litre and 5 litre sizes for the water-based emulsion range, produced by AkzoNobel Decorative Paints.



The lightweight containers come in a striking charcoal-black colour, which replaces the previous white can and creates a vivid contrast between the container and the paint.



Recycled material used in the cans is supplied by the UK's leading polymer recycler, Regain, and is sourced from domestic and overseas consumer markets.



Bryan Glasper, RPC Group's Sustainability Manager, says: "To receive a Green Apple Award is a major accolade and reinforces the commitment of RPC to helping our customers reduce their carbon footprint."



The Green Organisation is an independent, non-political, non-activist, non-profit environment group dedicated to recognising, rewarding and promoting environmental best practice around the world.



SALES/READER ENQUIRIES:

RPC Containers Ltd

Schofield Road

Oakham

Rutland, LE15 6RW

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0) 1572 723771

Fax: +44 (0) 1572 770472

E-Mail: sales@rpc-oakham.co.uk

www.rpc-oakham.co.uk

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