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On 27 February 2025, the UK Government published a Joint Policy Statement on packaging EPR (pEPR) outlining the intended outcomes of the new packaging regulations, and how they plan to achieve them.
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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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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.
With the publication of the main EPR regulations on 1 January 2025, Environment Agency registration fees have been confirmed.
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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.
On the horizon, we expect to see more granular data requirements as part of EPR - bringing together data across the full supply chain. But are businesses ready?
Defra have today (17th October 2024) published the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) publicly for comment from stakeholders, via their Resource & Waste Newsletter.
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.
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.
A review of the expenditure of revenue generated through PRN’s in 2023.
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.
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.
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
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"
Eco-modulation is an innovative environmental approach that involves incentivising or penalising businesses based on their choice of packaging materials, with the aim of encouraging environmentally responsible practices.
This information is still unverified with a number of reprocessors/exporters to report their figures, so these volumes will have chance to evolve before release of the verified version next month (12th May).
Friday 31st March saw the release of the final set of verified, quarterly packaging recycling data for 2022, outlining total amounts of packaging volume that has been reprocessed or exported in Q4.
Monthly updates on EU and UK law from the Environmental, Safety & Health team at Squire Patton Boggs
On the 22 October the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q3 2022.
Will you be newly obligated under EPR, find out what you will need to do and how EPR impacts you!
Our recent response to the PRN / PERN consultation, the aim of the consultation and what comes next!
On 22 April the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q1 2022
On 31 March, the EA released the final set of packaging recycling information for 2021
Government publish their response to the 2nd consultation on EPR for packaging - here's our summary
This would be the first agreement focussed around tackling plastic pollution
DEFRA has confirmed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) will not be phased in from 2023
We're showcasing our success as a packaging compliance scheme & what differentiates us in the market
On 26 November, the EA released the verified recycling data for Q3 2021 - here's our summary...
Key takeaways of the Autumn budget and finance bill, relating to the Resource and Waste Strategy
Q3 unverified packaging recycling data has been released by the EA - here's our analysis
Yesterday (22 July 2021) saw the release of the Q2 unverified quarterly packaging recycling data
On 3 July 2021 we will see a directive introduced to ban single-use plastics in the EU.
We're thrilled to work with Sue Ryder to fulfil their packaging obligation & fundraise for them too
DEFRA has released their second consistent collections consultation which runs until 4th July
On 30 April, the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q1 2021
A review of the expenditure of revenue generated through PRNs in 2020
Our comprehensive summary of the key EPR consultation information for packaging producers
On 25 March 2021 the Environment Agency released the verified recycling data for Q4 2020
UK Plastic Tax & Extended Producer Responsibility are expected to greatly affect packaging producers
Two of the three expected consultations are released as part of the Resources & Waste Strategy
On World Recycling Day, DEFRA have published a consultation on a new waste reduction plan
Government launch DRS enquiry - here's our summary with details on how you can provide evidence
Today (27 Jan 2021) marked DEFRA's publication of their updated Waste Management Plan for England
The 2021-2022 recycling targets have been announced - here's our summary of the key points
DEFRA announce extension of plastic bag charge to all retailers, as well as doubling of the charge
We're demystifying confusion around the UK & EU's new plastic tax/levy; here's what you need to know
On 10 August, the EA released the verified recycling data for Q2 2020 - here's our analysis
European Union to implement levy on plastic waste from 2021 as part of COVID-19 recovery plan
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