Packaging EPR Regulations laid in Parliament
On Thursday 24th of October 2024, the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulations were laid before the Houses of Parliament, where they will sit for 40 days before passing into law.
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How Decarbonisation Can Help to Drive Business Success
Global corporate decarbonisation has stalled, but companies embracing innovation and comprehensive reporting can achieve significant financial and environmental benefits.
Defra’s Recyclability Assessment Methodology published
Defra have today (17th October 2024) published the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) publicly for comment from stakeholders, via their Resource & Waste Newsletter.
Beyondly and WRAP Collaborate to Address E-Waste Challenges
In celebration of International E-waste Day, Beyondly is proud to announce a collaboration with WRAP to tackle the growing issue of e-waste.
CIWM appoints Beyondly’s Charlotte Davies as their first Early Careers President
We are delighted to announce that Charlotte Davies, our Senior Consultant in Resource Efficiency and Circularity, has been appointed by Charted Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) as their first Early Careers President.
Packaging EPR ‘illustrative’ fees updated
Government published updated ‘illustrative’ packaging EPR (pEPR) disposal fee rates on Monday 30th of September 2024, since updating the calculation methodology and following industry engagement.
Labelling temporarily removed from packaging EPR
Government have taken the decision to remove the packaging labelling provisions in the Main pEPR Statutory Instrument (SI).
Textiles EPR on the Horizon
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach that aims to ensure producers pay the full net costs associated with their products and packaging throughout their lifecycle. Textile waste is one of 5 other waste streams that the UK government have identified as a focus area for future implementation of the EPR system.
Update: EA Extends ESOS Action Plan Deadline
The Environment Agency (EA) has announced an extension of the ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) action plan deadline until 5th March 2025.
Plastic Packaging Tax Statistics for 2023-2024 Revealed
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently published the statistics for the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) for the financial year 2023-2024.
The Scottish Circular Economy Bill: What It Means For Business
The Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill aims to transition Scotland from a linear economic model to a circular economy.
Government publishes long awaited ‘illustrative’ disposal fee rates
The first iteration of ‘illustrative’ disposal fees has been published by Government today, 15th of August 2024.
Looking Ahead: Digital Product Passports
The European Union (EU) is moving forward with mandatory DPPs for certain products categories by 2027, starting with batteries, and possibly electricals and apparel. By 2030, the EU aims to expand DPPs to around 30 product categories.
2024 Q2 Unverified Packaging Recycling Data Released
The Environment Agency (EA) recently released (22nd July) the unverified packaging recycling data, detailing recycling volumes for Q2 2024. This data highlights the UK's current progress toward meeting the government’s annual recycling targets for each material.
A partnership for global impact on plastic waste
Partnered since the start of 2023, Beyondly and The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) continue their work as part of Beyondly’s Fund for Change Programme. This year, together we explore the impact of plastic in our ocean through a global research project.
Regulatory approach for WEEE Regulations is changing from 2025
The Environment Agency are making changes to their approach in regulating the Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 (as amended). These changes will come into effect for the 2025 compliance year and have been agreed by all UK environment agencies.
Beyondly become Commercial Affiliate of WRAP's Textiles 2030
Textiles 2030 is the UK’s leading voluntary initiative created to support businesses within the fashion and textiles industry, transition to a more sustainable future, with circular practices in place by the end of the decade. As a commercial affiliate, Beyondly are committed to being a force for good in the textiles circular economy and achieve measurable impact against the targets.
Product footprints: a fundamental tool for business
In an era where environmental sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, understanding and managing the environmental impact of products has become key for businesses
Beyondly and CircularPSP – circular economy project
In April 2024, Beyondly started working with digital product innovation partner Supercharge on Phase 1 of a research & development (R&D) project for the EU horizon, funded CircularPSP project.
Beyondly sponsors Net Zero week – The UK’s Biggest Net Zero Conference!
The UK’s biggest net zero conference is back for the fourth year, taking place W/C 8th of July. Bringing together all the stakeholders needed to reach net zero by 2050, people who matter, who make changes, who invest, who make plans, who inspire, who solve big problems, who collaborate – how will you get involved?
Supporting the Sustainable Plastic Policy Commission
Funded by Beyondly members, early March, Prof. Richard Lampitt who is part of the Ocean Bio Geosciences group at the National Oceanography Centre (NOC), alongside their plastic team, visited the House of Commons for the launch of the new UK Plastics Commission Report.
Beyondly’s Lead Consultant for Resource Efficiency and Circularity, Chris Smith, has achieved the TRUE Advisor Certificate
We are excited to announce that our zero-waste expert, Chris Smith, is now certified as a TRUE Advisor trained on the TRUE Rating System.
Government have published a further two consultation responses for the Simpler Recycling scheme policy.
Last week the government published a further two consultation responses for the Simpler Recycling scheme policy.
The Environment Agency has confirmed Beyondly’s full compliance with the WEEE Regulations for 2023
Beyondly is pleased to announce that our WEEE Declaration of Compliance has been accepted for the 2023 compliance period, maintaining our 100% record.
Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) Draft Regulations published
On 1st of May 2024, the Draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024 (commonly referred to as the 'Main pEPR Regulations) were notified to the European Union (EU) and World Trade Organisation.
2023 PRN Revenue Expenditure
A review of the expenditure of revenue generated through PRN’s in 2023.
Delay: Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers across the UK is delayed until October 2027
On 25th of April 2024, in a written ministerial statement the UK Government announced that the DRS for drinks containers due to be rolled out across the UK, has been delayed until October 2027.
Final 2024 WEEE collection targets confirmed
The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has released the final household WEEE collection targets for the 2024 compliance year.
Agreement reached on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation in the EU.
The existing European Union (EU) Packaging and Packaging waste Directive was established in 1994 with the goal of harmonising national measures across EU member states for packaging waste and improve the environmental quality.
Update: Amends to the packaging EPR recycling labelling deadline
A future requirement of packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) is that organisations must display a recycling label on primary and shipment packaging, with instructions on how to recycle it correctly. This is to inform consumers and help them make the correct choice when disposing of used packaging.
Q1 2024 Unverified Packaging Recycling Data Released
Earlier this week, on Monday 22nd April, the first set of unverified quarterly packaging recycling data for 2024 was released. This data outlines the total volume of packaging that has been reprocessed or exported in Q1
Q4 2023 Verified Packaging Recycling Data Released
Last week, DEFRA released the final set of quarterly packaging recycling information for the 2023 compliance year. DEFRA also shared final recycling volumes for the year and how this measures up against final obligation, the data detailing how many PRNs that have been ‘carried in’ to 2024, to help the UK reach this year’s targets.
Communication vs Implementation: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
While there is no hesitation for businesses to be increasingly vocal about their ambitious ESG journey, few are actually implementing policies to improve their environmental or social impact as they have communicated.
DEFRA publish proposed 2024 WEEE collection targets
DEFRA have published proposed WEEE collection targets for 2024 and are inviting input until 5pm on 8th March.
EU Parliament approves Green Claims Directive to enhance environmental accountability
Groundbreaking legislation sets standards for environmental claims in product marketing.
One week to go! WEEE consulation closes on the 7th March
Defra released a consultation and a call for evidence on December 28, 2023, about the amendment of The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013. The current WEEE regulations are being reformed by the government since they have been in effect for almost 18 years and have not significantly changed.
An Ocean Partnership with the National Oceanography Centre; Blue Carbon Project
In 2023, the partnership between Beyondly and the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) began, two brands dedicated to protecting our ocean and support our natural world.
Extended Producer Responsibility - the perfect package
As seen in The Times, Beyondly share their expertise as an environmental compliance scheme and consultancy. "Brand-owners know what they want to do when it comes to being more sustaianable, but they struggle to ways to achieve it"
Disposable vapes to be banned in England, Scotland, and Wales.
It was announced by the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, on the 19th of January 2024, disposable vapes are to be banned, to tackle the significant increase in the young population vaping and perceived negative health effects.
Materiality Assessments: Making ESG Manageable
The range of factors that ESG covers is so broad and varied, it would be an impossible task for companies to cover all of them within their ESG strategy and reporting. It is important that businesses are concentrating their efforts on factors which are significant and material, not only to make the process more manageable, but also to ensure they are making the best impact possible.
Adaptation: How Businesses Should Prepare for an Uncertain Future
Businesses need to prepare for risks to supply chains, operations, and demand, though often don’t know where to start. The IEMA Climate Change Adaptation Report provides practical steps that businesses can take to prepare themselves for this complex unravelling future.
Reforming the WEEE compliance system: a consultation and call for evidence published by Defra
On the 28th December 2023, Defra published and opened a consultation and a call for evidence on the reform of The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013.
Environment Agency provide updated guidance to comply with ESOS
On 29th November, following a lengthy legislative process, the Environment Agency have provided updated guidance on the new requirements to comply with the energy savings opportunity scheme (ESOS) going forward.
What happened at COP28 and why is it important?
The 28th annual Conference of the Parties (COP) has drawn to a close in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Our sustainability team has been keeping a close eye on the proceedings, while also bringing COP to the wider team at Beyondly by holding a mock COP28 style event in our office.
Introduction to UK Energy Act 2023 and detailed ESOS updates
The Energy Act 2023 was written into UK legislation on 26th October 2023. The Act targeted a wide range of areas relevant to the energy sector, marking this as an important step towards creating an extended framework for the UK energy system that should help to enable the UK Government’s goal to reach net-zero by 2050.
Environmental, Social, Governance and Helping Businesses Walk the Talk
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has become a hot talking point with businesses quick to shout about their intentions around climate change and social justice, amidst pressure from investors, supply chain and customers.
UK government consult on reporting Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions
On 19 October 2023, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero launched a Call for Evidence on: UK greenhouse gas emissions reporting: Scope 3 emissions, to get views on the costs, benefits, and practicalities of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions reporting in the UK.
HMRC declare Plastic Packaging Tax rate increase in Autumn 2023 budget
Coming up to two years since the introduction of the UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), HMRC have announced that the tax fee will increase for plastic packaging with less than 30% recycled content.
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