OPRL welcomes UK Packaging PRO appointments

OPRL has sent congratulations on the appointment of new CEO Kerry Easter, and COO Karen Graley to the UK Packaging PRO. 

Jude Allan, MD at OPRL, said: “I would like to wish Kerry and Karen the best of luck in their new roles. It is exciting to see things move forward with strategic appointments in such a key organisation for the future of the packaging industry.

“Karen Graley – Head of UK Packaging PRO – is a non-executive director at OPRL, so we have first-hand experience of her enthusiasm, vast knowledge and commitment to building a sustainable packaging sector. We look forward to seeing what she will bring to this new role.”

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Editors notes

• OPRL Ltd operates the UK-wide On-Pack Recycling Label scheme used by over 750 member companies and charities. It is the leading independent expert in packaging recyclability, providing recycling and refill labels – and advice – to 95 per cent of the UK groceries market.

• OPRL is an independent, not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, established to help retailers and brands engage their customers in recycling.

• The company’s guarantors span ACE UK, Alupro, British Glass, CPI, INCPEN, LARAC, MPMA and RECOUP.

• OPRL was launched in 2009, as a not-for-profit limited by guarantee as part of the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The move followed work between BRC, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) and their leading members, and WRAP. The aim was to devise a labelling system that would engage consumers with recycling, as local authorities started to roll out basic services. Three of the founding directors are still on our board.