Company News & Blog

Latest industry news and insights from the Valpak Team

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

Are 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.

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Beyond the Bin
Article, National Cup Recycling Scheme
Beyond the Bin Fund: £45k for cup recycling innovation

The National Cup Recycling Scheme's Beyond the Bin initiative is a £45k fund to boost cup recycling innovation and support bold projects that improve paper cup recycling. Open to businesses, communities, and partnerships, find out how to apply and help shape the future of fibre-based cup recovery in the UK.

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Household Appliances
Blog, WEEE
EU WEEE Directive revision 2026: What businesses need to know

The European Commission is overhauling the WEEE Directive to tackle gaps in product scope, collection targets, and EPR harmonisation. Our blog breaks down expected changes under the EU Circular Economy Act, including stricter recovery goals, improved reporting, and a shift toward unified regulations. Learn how businesses can prepare and why early action is essential.

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Plug socket
Blog, Comprehensive Compliance Solutions for Businesses, WEEE
New WEEE Regulations are coming: Vapes and marketplaces in the spotlight

New UK WEEE Regulations are on the way. In this blog, Valpak Policy Advisor, Danny Stapleton Torres, explains two key changes: the creation of a dedicated category for vapes and e-cigarettes, and new compliance obligations for online marketplaces. Learn what the changes mean, who they affect, and how our take-back and compliance services can help you stay ahead.

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Reverse Vending
Blog, Comprehensive Compliance Solutions for Businesses, Deposit Return Scheme, Packaging
pEPR, Simpler Recycling & DRS: The policy shifts shaping 2025

Terri Lord, Valpak Strategic Account Manager, unpacks the key insights from the event — from supply chain pressures to evolving recyclability standards, and how Valpak is helping businesses prepare for what's next. Whether it's adapting to new reporting requirements, planning for the 2027 Deposit Return Scheme, or understanding what Simpler Recycling means in practice, the message is clear: reform is happening, and early action is key.

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Household Packaging
Blog, Comprehensive Compliance Solutions for Businesses, Packaging
pEPR fees confirmed: What UK producers need to know for Year 1

As the UK edges closer to full implementation of packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), clarity on what producers will actually pay is finally here. In this post, Valpak Policy Advisor, Danny Stapleton Torres, breaks down the confirmed Year 1 fees, explains why they’ve changed, how they’re calculated, and how the UK compares internationally.

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Air Conditioning Unit
Blog, F-Gas
Is your business F-Gas compliant? Here’s how Valpak can help

Shannon Moxham outlines the urgent need for businesses to manage F-gases—potent greenhouse gases used in refrigeration, air conditioning, and similar systems. With UK regulations tightening post-Brexit, compliance can be complex and varies between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Valpak is exploring a support service to help businesses with reporting, certification, and data management. A short questionnaire is available for those interested in shaping the service.

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Container Ship
Blog, CBAM Compliance Understanding Your Obligations
CBAM is coming: Are you ready for the cost of inaction?

CBAM is set to reshape global trade by placing a carbon levy on imported goods, making accurate emissions data critical from 2026. In this blog, Valpak Researcher, Michael Trotter Comas, explores how businesses can navigate rising compliance pressures and supply chain challenges with the right support.

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Lightbulb 'growing' out of the ground next to a seedling also growing.
Blog, Energy
How To Enhance Your Energy Procurement Strategy

With shifting market risks, evolving sustainability goals, and the rise of data-led strategies, choosing the wrong procurement approach can cost more than you think. In this blog, Mike Chan, Director and Co-Founder of Energy Bubble, draws on nearly 30 years of experience to break down the fundamentals, helping you to unlock savings, reduce risk, and align your energy strategy with your net zero ambitions.

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