Welcome to Beyondly Buddies

Knowledge to help you go beyond. Together.

Creating a better world is a collective mission. We’re passionate about sharing our knowledge to support this movement.

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This is Beyondly Buddies - our learning community

By sharing insights, education, and opinions from our Beyondly and industry expert ‘buddies’, we want to empower you with the confidence to go beyond compliance and positively impact society and the environment. Join webinars, attend in-person events, read the latest news, all from internal and external experts — how you learn is up to you.


Industry News

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Defra publish final RAM for packaging EPR

Defra published the final, approved version of the RAM with associated user guidance on 23rd of December 2024 on Gov.uk.

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Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) - The lowdown

The Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) legislation, introduced in 2019, aims to enhance energy efficiency and bring visibility to carbon performance alongside financial performance reporting.

Industry News

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Packaging EPR Regulations ‘made’ into law

The Main packaging EPR Regulations have been ‘made’ and are now law.

Industry News

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Packaging EPR ‘illustrative’ fees further updated

The third iteration of ‘illustrative’ disposal fees was published by Defra on 20 December 2024. This update provides a single estimated fee per material in contrast to the lower, intermediate and higher estimate ranges released previously.
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2025 Countdown: Producers Confront Data Hurdles with RAM Release

As the landscape of packaging compliance and more broadly environmental legislation continues to evolve, the extent of reporting requirements and demand for high-quality packaging data is ever increasing. This has become most evident following the recent release of the draft Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM).
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Packaging EPR Recyclability Assessment Methodology updated

Defra have today (21st of November 2024) published an updated Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) for further comment from stakeholders, following the publication of the first draft and the first survey in October 2024.
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Wales announces divergence of DRS

On 18th of November 2024, the Welsh Government announced that it will not proceed with a joint DRS for drink containers with the other nations of the UK.
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Advances to the UK Plastic Packaging Tax

UK Government announces plans to advance the Plastic Packaging Tax by approving the use of chemically recycled plastic evidenced by a mass balance approach.
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Exploring the Latest on Illustrative Disposal Fees

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Navigating the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM)

Sustainability Strategy SOS: Meeting Stakeholder Demands

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Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS): Prepare your ESOS Action Plan

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Extended Producer Responsibility – packaging EPR and beyond

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Reforming the WEEE Regulations: Get up to speed on WEEE Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

On-Demand

Our NEW 'On-Demand' webinars, give you access to those you have missed! Catch up with Beyondly Buddies, covering topics from Sustainability, Resource Efficiency and Policy.

Member Exclusive

Our 'Member Exclusive' webinars are available to our compliance members only, providing submission support, PRN marketing updates and detailed policy changes, all available to support our members adapt to the changing compliance landscape!

Beyondly Buddies Podcast - Episode 4: Is COP fit for Purpose?

Beyondly Buddies Podcast - Episode 3: In Conversation with Sustainability Champion Kate Hutchinson

Beyondly Buddies Podcast - Episode 2: The real impact of waste plastics on our oceans

Beyondly Buddies Podcast - Episode 1: The meaning of B Corp

Beyondly Buddies Podcast Trailer - Spotify


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Packaging Innovations & Empack Event

We are excited to invite you to visit us at Packaging Innovations & Empack Birmingham, the UK's premier event for the entire packaging supply chain, on the 12 & 13 February 2025 at the NEC Birmingham. 
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