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Landfill and Tree
Blog, Zero Waste to Landfill Case Studies and Solutions
Celebrating sustainability: Brother Industries (Slovakia) achieves Zero Avoidable Waste to Landfill certification

Valpak Waste & Resource Traceability Consultant, Bronwynn Harris, discusses Brother Industries (Slovakia) s.r.o.'s impressive Zero Avoidable Waste to Landfill certification. This accolade highlights their commitment to reducing environmental impact by ensuring that waste is recycled, reused, recovered and, wherever possible, kept out of landfill disposal. She outlines how, by partnering us, Brother Industries has streamlined their waste management processes through comprehensive audits and innovative solutions.

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Navigating EPR Laws in Europe
Batteries, Blog, Packaging, Textiles Compliance Solutions for Businesses
Navigating the future of EPR: Insights from the Think Circular Live event

Valpak Policy Advisor, Danny Stapleton Torres's blog captures insights from Reconomy's Think Circular Live event, where experts explored key shifts in extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations across packaging, batteries, and textiles in Europe. Danny outlines the important role of high-quality data for existing and impending EPR regulations under the EU's Circular Economy Action Plan.

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Plastic Packaging
Blog, Plastic Packaging Tax: Understanding the UK Regulations
Understanding the UK Plastic Packaging Tax: Key changes and future implications

Valpak Head of Policy, George Atkinson's blog explores recent adjustments to the UK Plastic Packaging Tax, including a higher tax rate tied to inflation and allowance for mass balance accounting for chemically recycled plastics. He also discusses the impact of excluding pre-consumer waste as recycled content, which may increase tax burdens on manufacturers...

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Blog, EPR, International
Navigating packaging EPR in the US: Are you prepared for Colorado’s upcoming deadline?

With Colorado’s first enforceable Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) deadline just days away, many producers remain unclear about their obligations. As new packaging Extended Producer Responsibility laws roll out across five US states, brands must quickly assess whether they are affected by these evolving regulations. Terri Lord's blog explores key questions to determine if your business needs to comply, offers insights into state-specific differences, and outlines steps to ensure compliance.

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Landfill site
Blog, Zero Waste to Landfill Case Studies and Solutions
Mastering green claims: Ensure accuracy and build trust

Emily Hare, Valpak Waste & Resource Traceability Manager, highlights how it’s important for businesses to align their environmental claims with the Green Claims Code to avoid misleading consumers and being accused of greenwashing. She explains how businesses can substantiate green claims using evidence such as lifecycle assessments and packaging analysis while adhering to principles of transparency and fairness. She also discusses the legal implications of false claims and outlines Valpak’s services to help businesses validate their sustainability efforts.

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Cardboard box packaging in a warehouse
Blog, EPR, Packaging
Making sense of EPR base fees

Valpak Policy Advisor, Henry Smith, discusses the highly anticipated packaging EPR base fees, announced by Defra on 15 August. While these estimates provide a crucial step forward in the pEPR programme, they come with significant caveats. In this blog, Henry breaks down the key details of the announcement, explores the uncertainties, and discusses how businesses can prepare for the upcoming changes

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Takeaway containers
Blog, International
Germany’s Single-Use Plastics Legislation

Liberty Lemm summarises how the introduction of Germany's Single-Use Plastics Fund Act holds manufacturers accountable for the lifecycle of their products with an aim to incentivise sustainable practices. She outlines the reporting compliance requirements, penalties for non-compliance and the next steps affected producers need to take to ensure they meet their legal obligations.

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Textile factory
Blog, International
EU Waste Framework Directive – Textile EPR

Ella Fairlie's blog discusses the EU Waste Framework Directive's new amendment to improve textile waste management, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to make producers accountable for waste costs, and to encourage sustainable practices. She outlines the 2023 changes to enforce stricter recycling and design requirements and limit waste exports.

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Plastic polymer pellets
Blog, International
Everything producers should know about the Italian Plastic Tax

Our latest blog breaks down everything producers need to know about Italy’s Plastic Tax. From what is in scope and key exemptions to rates and penalties for non-compliance, Aleeza Rai summarises what the tax means for those affected, helping businesses with a global presence keep abreast of their obligations to ensure compliance and sustainability.

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