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Batteries, Blog, EPR, International, Packaging, WEEE

7 September 2020

Canadian Packaging Waste Regulations: Similarities and differences between provinces

Rachael 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.

Blog, EPR, International

3 September 2020

EPR regulations are evolving in New York State and California

Charlotte Wootton, Valpak’s International Account Manager, looks at how New York and California have started to implement EPR Regulations and are leading the way for other states to follow.

Blog, Compliance, Packaging

3 September 2020

How to spot and avoid mistakes when submitting your packaging data

Kate Loosmore provides some great tips on how to complete the Packaging Data Submission Form and discusses how to avoid making common mistakes.

Blog, Recycling

1 September 2020

Does your business own recycling sites? Update recycle-more’s Bank Locator to boost UK recycling

Valpak owns and hosts the UK's most comprehensive recycling facility locator, which can be updated by any organisation that owns recycling locations. Annika Collins discusses the importance of keeping this valuable consumer resource up-to-date and how making the existence of recycling sites more prominent will help to improve UK recycling rates.

Blog, Data insights, Insight Platform, Packaging

6 August 2020

Supporting academic research: EPIC packaging and product data

Our 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.

Blog, Data insights, Packaging

28 July 2020

How can knowing your packaging’s polymer help?

Knowing 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.

Blog, International

28 July 2020

Producer responsibility evolves globally

Despite the strangest of times we now find ourselves in, waste legislation continues to evolve and change across the globe. Roxana Filetoth, Valpak’s International Compliance Lead, brings you some highlights of recent legislative updates.

Blog, Distributor Take back Scheme

28 July 2020

Phase 5 of the DTS: still not registered?

Steph Simpson, discusses what the DTS means for retailers and the deadline for joining Phase 5 of the scheme.

Blog, International

28 July 2020

How Argentina is following Chile’s lead on EPR Regulations in Latin America

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) continues to be a hot topic amongst environmental authorities throughout Central and South America. Abbie Burford, Valpak’s International Account Manager, looks at the trail-blazing legislation in Chile that has paved the way for similar regulations to be adopted in neighbouring countries.

Blog, International, Packaging

28 July 2020

Packaging waste obligations in Australia and New Zealand

Australia 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.

Blog, Compliance, WEEE

27 July 2020

WEEE Regulations – which businesses need to comply?

It's not always clear which businesses are classed as obligated producers of electrical and electronic equipment under the WEEE Regulations. Harry Well's latest Blog provides guidance and advice on how to work out if your business is affected.

Blog, Compliance, International

23 July 2020

Effective data management for international compliance: Hints and tips

Emma Trevor offers some great tips and hints on how to gather data for both UK and international compliance data submissions.

Batteries, Blog

13 July 2020

Looking to offer your staff or customers a battery recycling service? Join Valpak’s free collection network

UK businesses can offer their staff and customers waste battery recycling facilities by joining Valpak's free, UK-wide Battery Collection Network. Jon Clement's latest Blog explains the benefits of compliant battery collections to businesses, consumers and the environment.

Article, Batteries, Compliance

7 July 2020

Battery recycling sparks new Valpak charity partnership

Valpak has announced it is donating £5 to the mental health charity, Springfield Mind, for every battery recycling box ordered this month (July). Valpak’s battery service offers free collection to increase battery recycling in the UK and they are hoping to issue upwards of a thousand new boxes during the campaign.

Blog, Distributor Take back Scheme

17 June 2020

Distributor Take-back Scheme – Bands A&B Ending Soon

Steph Simpson discusses which businesses will need to offer instore take-back of waste electrical and electronic equipment by 1 January 2021. She also outlines consideration in planning collections systems and what help is available.

Blog, WEEE

16 June 2020

POPs in WEEE: Updated Guidance

The Environment Agency has updated their guidance to waste operators and exporters on how to classify and management some fractions of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). George Atkinson, Valpak’s Policy Advisor, outlines what is new.

Company News & Blog - Page 10

Unpacking the value of a compliance scheme – how to make the right choice for your business

Canadian Packaging Waste Regulations: Similarities and differences between provinces

EPR regulations are evolving in New York State and California

How to spot and avoid mistakes when submitting your packaging data

Does your business own recycling sites? Update recycle-more’s Bank Locator to boost UK recycling

Supporting academic research: EPIC packaging and product data

How can knowing your packaging’s polymer help?

Producer responsibility evolves globally

Phase 5 of the DTS: still not registered?

How Argentina is following Chile’s lead on EPR Regulations in Latin America

Packaging waste obligations in Australia and New Zealand

WEEE Regulations – which businesses need to comply?

Effective data management for international compliance: Hints and tips

Looking to offer your staff or customers a battery recycling service? Join Valpak’s free collection network

Battery recycling sparks new Valpak charity partnership

Distributor Take-back Scheme – Bands A&B Ending Soon

POPs in WEEE: Updated Guidance

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