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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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EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) comes into effect

After two years of going through the European Union (EU) legislative procedure, the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has been formally adopted and came into effect on 11th February 2025.

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Important EPR Update: Self-Managed Organisation Waste and Nation of Sale Data

It was confirmed in an EA announcement on 11th February 2025, and subsequently announced by the other UK nations, that to reduce the regulatory burden on producers, there is a delay to the data gathering and reporting obligations of nation of sale data, along with self-managed organisation waste data under pEPR until latest 31st December 2026. 

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Mandatory ESOS Net Zero Requirements Delayed to Phase 5: What This Means for Businesses

The Labour government has announced a significant change to the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), postponing the mandatory inclusion of Net Zero considerations until Phase 5 (2027-2031).

Industry News

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DRS (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations approved

On 24th January 2025, the regulations concerning the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers in England and NI were approved and came into force.
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Changes to Environment Agency fees under EPR

With the publication of the main EPR regulations on 1 January 2025, Environment Agency registration fees have been confirmed.

Industry News

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pEPR Scheme Administrator officially launches

On 21st January 2025, the four governments of the UK have officially launched the packaging EPR (pEPR) Scheme Administrator, called PackUK.

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.

Expert View

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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.
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Exploring the Latest on Illustrative Disposal Fees

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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)

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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

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