Smurfit Kappa raises charity funds in Scotland

A Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom location of Ireland-based Smurfit Kappa is working to raise and donate funds toward a regional charity. The paper recycling company is working to raise funds for SiMBA (Simpson’s Memory Box Appeal), a not-for-profit organisation that raises funds for families who recently lost an infant. SiMBA is inviting Glasgow businesses, organisations and individuals to bring their recyclable cardboard and paper to a dedicated recycling skip (or bin) at Smurfit Kappa’s recycling depot in Glasgow.

Smurfit Kappa will make a cash donation for every tonne of cardboard and paper material put into the skip at its Vermont Street location. Business and personal recycling materials are both welcome, says the company.

“We are delighted to be supporting the great work of SiMBA,” says Alanna Greenaway, Commercial Manager at Smurfit Kappa. “Anyone in the local community can help this extremely worthy cause simply by bringing unwanted cardboard and paper to our skip. It means a lot to us that together we can help those who have been affected by the loss of a baby.”

“Losing a baby can happen to anyone and it affects not only the parents but also friends, family members and colleagues,” remarks Sara Fitzsimmons, executive director of SiMBA. “We are very grateful to Smurfit Kappa for partnering with SiMBA. As a charity, we are also very aware of the environmental responsibility that we all have, so to be able to give our donors an option to recycle and raise funds is fantastic.”

Smurfit Kappa says it works with both public and private sector organisations to develop recovery solutions to meet their recycling requirements, including in efforts that tie in to charitable causes. Its recycling operations purchase and recover cardboard, paper, plastics and provide secure shredding services.

Smurfit Kappa describes itself one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging solutions in the world, with around 45,000 employees in approximately 370 production sites in 34 countries. The company generated revenue of €8.2 billion ($8.8 billion) in 2016.