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Global Aerosol Recycling Association

 

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Expertise & Collaboration

Gain access to a network of industry experts, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing on the latest trends and best practices in aerosol recycling.

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Policy Influence

Actively contribute to shaping policies and regulations related to sustainable aerosol recycling, amplifying your voice in advocacy efforts.

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Networking & Resources

Benefit from shared resources, research, and innovations, while participating in networking events, conferences, and forums to connect with other industry stakeholders.

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Mike MacKay

Founder & Executive Director

Mike's passion and dedication are evident in his role in initiating and developing the world’s first 100% aerosol recycling technology in 1998. Since then, his efforts have been fundamental in introducing Desprays’ advanced recycling systems to the international market, reinforcing his status as a trailblazer in the industry.

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GARA Founding Members

GDB International is a global leader in the manufacturing, filling, and recycling of paints and aerosol cans, dedicated to sustainability and innovation in the paint industry.

Visit: GDB International

Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care, and household product customers. Founded in 1880, the company employs more than 16,000 people worldwide.

Please visit: Ball Corporation

DeSpray’s patented aerosol recycling technology enables manufacturers, recycling facilities, and municipal waste management sites to recycle aerosol cans and recover 100% of the liquid, gas, and metal contents in a way that is not only safe and sustainable, but profitable.

Visit: DeSpray Environmental

The Aerosol Alliance is a group of graffiti artists, street artists, organizers, and curators who have a passion for the use of spray cans. At the same time, we are worried about the negative impact that the use of a spray can have on our environment and our health. Our mission is to move towards carbon neutral spray cans in 2030! 

Visit: Aerosol Alliance

GARA News

The Future of Recycling: How Advanced Sorting Systems Are Transforming Sustainability

The Future of Recycling: How Advanced Sorting Systems Are Transforming Sustainability

Dec. 17, 2024, 8 p.m.

Machinex’s optical sorters and sorting robots reduce the need for manual labour in the multi-grade plastics recycling plant.

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Aluminum beverage can recycling has declined to the lowest point in decades

Aluminum beverage can recycling has declined to the lowest point in decades

Dec. 17, 2024, 7 p.m.

While cans are still the most recycled beverage container, passive policy and aging infrastructure are depressing recycling rates, say associations.

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Ball Corporation Launches US Aerosol Recycling Program

Ball Corporation Launches US Aerosol Recycling Program

Aug. 28, 2024, 9 a.m.

Predrag Ozmo, VP of Global Aerosols, of Ball Corporation, heads up a new aerosol recycling program targeting US market in partnership with Unilever and GARA.

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Recycling Aerosol recycling: past, present and future

Recycling Aerosol recycling: past, present and future

July 25, 2024, 11 a.m.

This article was written by Mike MacKay for World Aerosols magazine in 2019, in it Mike made predictions on the progression of Aerosol recycling. With the increased focus on climate change progress is moving much faster than originally expected. - Propellant Gas purification is now a commercial reality - Expandable foam recycling has been proven in test samples - EPR programs focus on End-of-Life methods of aerosol recycling Stay tuned for updates to this article and predictions for the next 5 years

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