Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, has been named in the Letsrecycle.com ‘35 under 35’ list for 2022. Aiming to shine a spotlight on the sector’s rising stars, the list profiles the leaders of tomorrow and celebrates their incredible journeys within the waste and resources industry.
Earlier this month, Alupro launched its UK Aerosol Recycling initiative, which aims to help increase the awareness and uptake of aerosol recycling among the public and drive increased recycling rates across the UK.
Tom was recognised by the judges for his ground-breaking work in delivering positive change for the aluminium packaging recycling sector. They said he is a "true champion of the circular economy", and that he "is committed to building a sustainable, resource-efficient future for the UK’s packaging supply chain".
Acting as the independent voice of the industry on issues of government policy and legislative development, Tom always wants to drive the sustainable packaging debate, they said. Whether working in collaboration with stakeholders to inform upcoming legislation, or providing insight and guidance to help further improve national collection infrastructure, he is widely-regarded as an influential figurehead, added the judges.
Passionate about progress, growth and positive change, Tom is dedicated to taking the waste and resources industry forward, they continued.
Tom commented: “Being named in the Letsrecycle.com ’35 under 35’ list for 2022 is a real honour. While my role as executive director of Alupro sees me represent one of the most dynamic industries in the UK, being recognised by my peers as a true leader in the sector is really humbling.
“I’d like to extend my congratulations to the other 34 leaders named in this year’s list – all of whom have pushed boundaries and helped to take the waste and resources industry forward.”
For more information about Alupro, visit www.alupro.org.uk. For more information about this year’s ‘35 under 35’, visit www.35-under-35.com.
