The government portal ‘Report Packaging Data’ (RPD) online enrolment is now open for producers. Read our blog to find out what you must do and what resources are available to help guide you through this process.
Read MoreDefra has officially announced a delay in several significant components of the extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging reform program. Although this decision has been positively received by many, it presents additional complexity for individual producers who now face an intricate regulatory environment in the coming year. In light of this recent development, Henry Smith, Valpak's Policy Researcher outlines five essential aspects producers need to understand about the announcement and their current obligations.
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 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 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 MoreAre you getting the most out of your compliance scheme or simply looking for a change? Sam Dove, 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 MoreWith delegates currently meeting in Uruguay to discuss the UN Plastics Pollution Treaty, Valpak Policy Researcher, Henry Smith outlines the aims of the Treaty, why industry collaboration is key, and the importance of involving the UK's waste and resources sector in its development.
Read MoreAbbie Burford, Commercial Account Manager, looks at how various European countries meet EU packaging waste requirements and uses her knowledge to predict the shifts businesses may see (in terms of UK environmental compliance reporting and obligations), as a result of forthcoming Extended Producer Responsibility legislation and the Plastic Packaging Tax.
Read MoreValpak supports several trade associations, informing their members of environmental legislation that affects them. In her latest Blog, Valpak Commercial Account Manager, Abbie Burford, provides a low-down of the Food and Drink Federation's 2021 Awards ceremony and outlines the level of support Valpak can offer trade associations.
Read MoreSome businesses may believe that they are not affected by the Packaging Waste Regulations, when they actually do have an obligation. Ross More, Commercial Account Manager, tries to dispel some common misunderstandings in his Blog post.
Read MoreAt the end of June 2021, the Finnish Parliament adopted new waste legislation which will come into force in August 2021. Valpak’s International Account Manager, Lauren Shrimpton, looks at this large legislative package and its far-reaching implications for producers across the world.
Read MoreAs we reach the mid-year point of 2021, multiple EU member states have implemented amendments to their packaging waste regulations. Emma Trevor, Valpak’s International Account Manager, explores some of the key changes we have seen so far this year.
Read MoreIn several EU member states, modulated fees have been introduced as an incentive for producers to design packaging that is more readily recycled, to encourage the adoption of an ‘eco-design’ approach and to reduce excessive packaging. Christie Fawke's Blog outlines how France, the Netherlands and Sweden have implemented modulated fees.
Read MoreThe packaging data submission period is upon us. Abbie Burford's latest Blog provides some tips on how to make more efficient data calculations and ensure your packaging submission is as accurate as possible.
Read MoreAs part of its commitment to support and develop the country’s network of smaller specialist recyclers the UK’s largest compliance scheme, Valpak, has announced an agreement with Aylesbury Granulation to support the plastics recycling company in attaining its accreditation to the PRN (Packaging Recovery Note) scheme.
Read MoreRachael Finch, Valpak’s International Account Manager, looks at expanding Product Stewardship programmes in Canada, as environmental awareness increases throughout the provinces. In a three-part series, we will look at regulations on packaging waste, waste electronics and waste batteries.
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