Latest industry news and insights from the Valpak Team
Are 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 MoreRachael Finch outlines what's included in Austria's plastic bag ban, as well as what's exempt and how the introduction of this ban may affect your business.
Read MoreBarnado's Retail, which has over 700 charity shops across the UK, has joined Valpak's battery collection network.
Read MoreSo far sanctions have been applied above all for packaging offences. More than £1.2 million has been donated to local wildlife trusts, charities and other organisations.
Read MoreDuncan Simpson discusses how data projects can be improved and how data could be used more cleverly in the future. He also talks about the evolution of Valpak's data collection processes, which has led to the development of the Insight Platform - a tool which can benefit businesses by helping them to assess their environmental impacts.
Read MoreGeorge Atkinson, Policy Advisor, provides a policy update - What's in the pipeline for the resources and waste sector.
Read MoreWith the DTS coming to an end, are your retail sites prepared for offering in store take back of waste electrical and electronic items? Matt Luntley outlines the risks and how Valpak can help.
Read MoreThe deadline for businesses to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals is 10 years away. Although 10 years might sound like a significant amount of time, it will soon be here. Is your business prepared? Have you started to consider the steps your company will need to take? Chloe Nunn's Blog discusses the SDGs and how companies can get more involved.
Read MoreIf your business is obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations, and cardboard and plastic waste is collected from the business's site(s), you could potentially offset some compliance costs via own waste Packaging Waste Recovery Notes (PRNs). Matt Luntley, Commercial Account Manager, explains more in his Blog...
Read MoreFunding is now available for sustainable plastic packaging research projects. Our Policy Advisor, George Atkinson, explains more...
Read MoreUnderstandably, international compliance can be a minefield for UK businesses to navigate. However, for recycling systems to function effectively, producers must play their part in reporting and funding. Becky Thomas has written a Blog, which outlines how some countries interpretations of the regulations differ.
Read MoreThe world’s first zero-carbon battery collection service has powered into the capital in time for Christmas.
Read MoreIt is possible that the Distributor Take-back Scheme may not be extended beyond the end of this year. James's latest Blog outlines what Valpak can do to help if you're looking to operate a take back service for waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Read MoreMany consumers are seeking to lead sustainable lifestyles and are looking to producers and brands to offer and produce eco-friendly or easy to recycle products and packaging. With the beauty industry currently under the sustainability spotlight, Ellie Mitchell outlines some of the steps key groups are taking to reduce their impact on the environment and how Valpak can help businesses to achieve their sustainability objectives.
Read MoreWith the UK set to leave the European Union , Christie Fawke advises businesses to find out what environmental legislation is in place when looking to expand retail horizons and outlines how Valpak can help businesses to comply overseas.
Read MoreAlan Ewens, Data Analyst, discusses the scale of the ocean plastics issue and some of the technological advancements that may provide solutions.
Read MoreOn 5 September, East Riding of Yorkshire Council became the 100th local authority to launch the MetalMatters programme to 114,000 households.
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.