Kate Loosmore provides some great tips on how to complete the Packaging Data Submission Form and discusses how to avoid making common mistakes.
Read MoreOur EPIC data has supported numerous projects and we recently collaborated with The University of Exeter, where Valpak packaging data was used in a research project around the plastic circular economy in the South West. Olivia Candy's latest Blog talks about the data we hold and how it can be used by third parties.
Read MoreKnowing what polymer is used in packaging is becoming more important due to legislation and various agreements that aim for more recyclability on single use packaging. Olivia Candy, EPIC Analyst, explores why data collection is an important part of this process.
Read MoreAustralia and New Zealand, although over 9,000 miles away, are prime markets for producers and distance sellers. Roxana Filetoth, Valpak’s International Compliance Lead, discusses the obligations different companies might face.
Read MoreThe Environment Agency has increased monitoring by 95% of registered packaging producers in 2019 compared to 2018. They also investigate those that are potentially obligated by the regulations. Taran Rai, Senior Environmental Compliance Advisor talks about how companies check that they are obligated and what options they can take to start complying.
Read MoreFunding is now available for sustainable plastic packaging research projects. Our Policy Advisor, George Atkinson, explains more...
Read MoreAt Valpak, we work with a number of reprocessors to meet our members’ packaging waste obligations and are very fortunate to enjoy some great relationships with suppliers across the country. Last month, a team from Valpak were kindly invited to DS Smith Paper’s Kelmsley Mill, in Kent, to witness first hand their recycling process that sees a staggering 820,000 tonnes of card and paper recycled each year at this site alone.
Read MoreWe sent a group of staff to the Museum of Brands to investigate the potential to implement some of the museum’s packaging design knowledge into our Data Insight Platform. Andy Cooper, Data Portal Coordinator, provides a low down of the visit in his latest Blog.
Read MoreWith the launch of Courtauld Commitment III, how are organisations implementing measures to improve the sustainability of or reduce their packaging.
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.