Ian Guest, Valpak Environmental Compliance Consultant outlines the proposed changes to the Energy Saving Opportunities Scheme (ESOS) and how these will affect Phase 3 and Phase 4 compliance requirements.
Read MoreValpak International Account Manager, Ella McCartney investigates whether the EU will be able to meet challenging recycling targets and achieve a circular economy by the deadlines set out in the Packaging Waste Directive.
Read MoreSarah Swaine, Valpak Sales Coordinator discusses how consumer pressure, environmental legislation and a desire to do the right thing by the planet is driving the food and drink industry to take steps to reduce plastic waste, and outlines how a refill initiative alongside the implementation of deposit return schemes strives to combat this issue.
Read MoreJames Beard, Valpak's Head of Voluntary Compliance summarises the key objectives of the EU’s strategy for sustainable textiles, provides an overview of the significant steps countries like France and Italy have taken to try and establish a circular economy for textiles, and discusses how other countries are likely to follow their lead.
Read MoreValpak’s International Account Manager, Caroline Houghton outlines Eco-Modulation, a concept that is increasingly being discussed by governments and waste compliance schemes across the EU to incentivise producers to limit the damage caused by packaging and product waste.
Read MoreAs Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) continues to develop in France, Valpak’s International Account Manager, Ella McCartney examines the implementation of new DIY and Gardening Equipment EPR legislation.
Read MoreExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging will bring new obligations for businesses that are legally required to comply with the current Packaging Waste Regulations and will cast the net further to obligate some producers that currently don't need to comply. In his latest blog, Henry Smith, Valpak Policy Researcher provides a summary of the various ways different businesses will be obligated.
Read MoreLast month, James Skidmore, Valpak Head of Consulting, was invited to speak about ESG reporting at Edie 23 - Sustainability Leaders Forum. In his blog, James outlines the importance of ESG reporting and summarises some valuable insights gained from fellow panellists.
Read MoreOn the first volunteering day of the year, Valpak colleagues embarked upon an adventure to plant a variety of trees with the Heart of England Forest at Spernal Hall Farm. Hannah Akhtar, International Account Manager, recounts her experience.
Read MoreWith Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging well and truly underway in the UK, Henry Smith, Valpak's Policy Researcher, dispels five misconceptions about these reforms to the Packaging Waste Regulations.
Read MoreLauren Shrimpton, Senior International Account Manager, investigates EPR for marketplaces and what this means for producers that sell via online marketplaces such as Amazon.
Read MoreExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation has been established in the Philippines, which affects brand owners and some manufacturers and importers. Lucy Dolan outlines who is obligated by EPR for plastic packaging, the products in scope, incentives, and penalties for non-compliance.
Read MoreEnvironmental issues and health & safety concerns around e-cigarettes and vapes require increased awareness and clear regulatory guidance.
Read MoreOver the past few years, France has been adding to its existing list of extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations and one of the more recent additions is the introduction of EPR for toys.
Read MoreAre you getting the most out of your compliance scheme or simply looking for a change? Nicola Valentino, New Business Manager, provides some top tips on how to find out if you're getting the best value from your current compliance provider.
Read MoreLucy Dolan, International Account Manager, reviews Malta’s Single Use Plastic Ban, just one of the various international goals which have been put into place to reduce Single Use Plastics (SUP) and protect the oceans.
Read MoreValpak’s Fortnightly Industry News Update keeps me informed of the ever changing legislation and up to speed with what is going on within the industry. I find it to be a useful source of information that is presented to me in an easy to use format.