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2025 brings a new packaging data reporting requirement, under the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR), for large producers placing household packaging or packaging that commonly ending up in public bins on the market: the recyclability assessment obligation.
We were thrilled to be back at Edie 25 this March – a major event that brings together people and organisations who care about building a more sustainable future.
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The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released the draft of its updated Corporate Net-Zero Standard (Version 2), marking a significant step forward in the evolution of corporate climate action.
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Last week, Defra published the verified Q4 2024 packaging recycling figures, providing final confirmation of the UK’s performance for the 2024 compliance year. The data shows that the UK has successfully met all material recycling obligations.
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A review of the revenue generated and invested through PRNs in 2024.
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During the Circular Economy Joint Stakeholder Forum on 1 April, PackUK, the Scheme Administrator, revealed a preview of the potential fee modulation framework.
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In 2025, businesses face mounting pressure from stakeholders to showcase their environmental performance. A well-crafted sustainability strategy is no longer optional—it's essential for staying competitive.
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After the consultation earlier in the year, Defra have confirmed the 2025 household WEEE collection targets.
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Understand what is classified as a textile, the associated environmental impacts of the industry and how this is impacting regulatory developments across the UK and wider EU.
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By 31st March 2025, businesses and relevant non-domestic premises in England with more than 10 full-time employees will need to arrange for the collection of glass, metal, plastic, paper/card, and food waste as the core recyclable waste streams.
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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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Defra have published proposed household WEEE collection targets for 2025 and are inviting input from stakeholders in the WEEE supply chain.
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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.
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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).
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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.
With the publication of the main EPR regulations on 1 January 2025, Environment Agency registration fees have been confirmed.
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On 21st January 2025, the four governments of the UK have officially launched the packaging EPR (pEPR) Scheme Administrator, called PackUK.
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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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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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The Main packaging EPR Regulations have been ‘made’ and are now law.
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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.
As we move into 2025, we are going to see some changes to pEPR reporting requirements under the Main pEPR Regulations, which passed into law on 11th December 2024, with the obligations contained within due to come into effect from the beginning of the year.
On 10th of December 2024, the UK Government published outcomes to the consultation and call for evidence on reforming the UK WEEE Regulations, which were held over December 2023 – March 2024.
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).
On the 30th of October 2024, HMRC confirmed in the Autumn 2024 Budget, alongside the Government consultation outcome on chemical recycling and the adoption of a mass balance approach,
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.
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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Many organisations have now calculated the emissions related to their direct operations and electricity or heat consumption and have moved on to the challenging topic of value chain emissions.
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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Explore what FLAG emission are, which companies are likely to be affected, and why reporting on these matters in the global effort to keep global warming below 1.5 °C.
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?
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.
Global corporate decarbonisation has stalled, but companies embracing innovation and comprehensive reporting can achieve significant financial and environmental benefits.
Defra have today (17th October 2024) published the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) publicly for comment from stakeholders, via their Resource & Waste Newsletter.
In celebration of International E-waste Day, Beyondly is proud to announce a collaboration with WRAP to tackle the growing issue of e-waste.
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.
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.
Government have taken the decision to remove the packaging labelling provisions in the Main pEPR Statutory Instrument (SI).
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.
The Environment Agency (EA) has announced an extension of the ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) action plan deadline until 5th March 2025.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently published the statistics for the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) for the financial year 2023-2024.
The Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill aims to transition Scotland from a linear economic model to a circular economy.
The first iteration of ‘illustrative’ disposal fees has been published by Government today, 15th of August 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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