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Packaging policy consultations delayed until 2021

DEFRA have confirmed that the three remaining packaging consultations have been delayed due to COVID

Q2 2020 Unverified Recycling Data Released - Procurement Leader Ash Clay discusses the UK's progress against targets

On 22 July, the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q2 2020; here's our analysis

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Coronavirus updates from Environment Agency for producers

The Environment Agency communicated their latest regulatory update on 30 June - here is our summary

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Over £300k of enforcement undertakings issued by Environment Agency for packaging non-compliance

The latest list of enforcement undertakings for packaging non-compliance has been published

Member Focus: Laithwaite’s Wine achieve circular economy for cardboard packaging

We're showcasing our packaging member Laithwaite's brilliant new sustainability initiative

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Inconsistencies, mislabelling and confusion: The issue with recycling in the UK

Susanna Jackson discuss the Inconsistencies, mislabeling and confusion of UK recycling

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Waste Increases Due to the COVID-19 Crisis

We discuss how waste increases have occurred during COVID-19

Zero Waste Warriors: Real life examples of how to reduce your household waste

We take a look at extreme examples of zero waste warriors

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Update: Environment Agency Publishes COVID-19 Regulatory Position Statement for Producers

The Environment Agency published their COVID-19 Regulatory Position Statement For Producers

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Our partner OSO Environmental leads the way in pursuit of a circular economy

Our partner works with our packaging member & helps them recycle 100% of their plastic waste

Q1 2020 Unverified Recycling Data Released

On 22 April, the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q1 2020; here's our analysis

2019 PRN Revenue Expenditure

A review of the expenditure of revenue generated through PRNs in 2019

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Environment Agency release the verified recycling data for Q4 2019

On 31 March, the EA released the verified recycling data for Q4 2019

Q4 unverified packaging recycling data released 2020

On 12 March, the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q4 2019-20; here's our analysis

Budget 2020 Announced – Plastic Tax Consultation Launch

Today (11 March), government unveiled the 2020 budget - here are the key environmental announcements

Environment Agency release the verified recycling data for Q3 2019

On 11 November, the EA released the verified recycling data for Q3 2019 - here's our analysis

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Environment Bill announced by Government

On 15 October 2019 the government announced their much-anticipated Environment Bill

Beyondly's Policy Leader shortlisted in recycling industry 35-under-35 Awards

Our valued team member Martin has been recognised for his exceptional contribution to the industry

Bio-plastics consultation released

Government release new consultation seeking evidence on the sustainability of bio-plastics

Q2 Unverified Packaging Recycling Data Released 2019

The most recent release of recycling data (22 July 2019) for Q2 2019.

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Government publish responses to packaging consultations

On 23 July, a summary of responses received to the 4 packaging related consultations were published

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The Environmental Audit Committee recommends EPR for furniture

The EAC has requested that government introduce an EPR scheme for furniture waste.

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Government & industry stakeholders release survey to review recyclability labelling

OPRL, WRAP and DEFRA have released a survey reviewing the potential impacts of Mandatory Labelling

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New plastic recycling guidance document from WRAP

WRAP publish new document defining what’s recyclable & best in class polymer choices for packaging

Our Policy Researcher's views on Deposit Return Schemes - Decoupling theoretical and direct benefits

Martin shares his thoughts on the difference between DRS direct benefits & theoretical ones

Packaging Scheme Forum urges government to act ahead of looming PRN crisis

Official press release from Packaging Scheme Forum letter re. letter sent to DEFRA about PRN crisis

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Beyondly Member Waitrose trial new plastic-free initiative aiming to change the way we shop!

Waitrose & Partners are trialling a new plastic-free way of packaging products called ‘Unpacked’.

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Beyondly lobby for the introduction of a 2019 packaging compliance fee

We are taking action in effort to make a positive difference and improve the current PRN system...

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Government confirm plastic straws, cotton buds & stirrers ban from April 2020

Our summary of the government's response to consultation proposing a ban on certain plastic items

Beyondly respond to four packaging consultations

A summary of how we responded to the 4 government packaging consultations which closed on 12-13 May

Packaging Data Releases: Q1 Verified Recycling Data and 2019 Total UK Obligation

Environment Agency release verified recycling data for Q1 & 1st release of total UK obligation data

2018 PRN Revenue Expenditure

A review of the expenditure of revenue generated through PRNs in 2018

Q1 2019 unverified packaging recycling data released

The Environment Agency has released the Q1 2019 unverified packaging recycling data

Environment Agency increase enforcement action on packaging non-compliance

A communication from the EA in early March warned of enforcement action for packaging non-compliance

Q4 unverified packaging recycling data released 4/3/19

The Environment Agency has released the Q4 unverified packaging recycling data.

Future changes within the compliance market

We've summarised the key environmental compliance changes we are likely to see in the next 5 years