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DEFRA – to consolidate the Producer Responsibility Packaging Waste Regulations 2016 -2007

DEFRA have launched a consultation to consolidate and simplify the Packaging Waste Regulations 2016 which has changed since its implementation in 1997 through to 2007. Views are welcome on simplicity and clarity. For a copy of the latest draft Packaging Waste Regulations 2016 click here Draft Packaging Waste Regulations 2016 March Click below for further information or respond directly to packaging@defra.gsi.gov.uk Source: Consolidation of the Packaging Regulations – Defra...

Latest Plastic Recycling Market Report released from WRAP

WRAP has released their latest Plastic Recycling Market Situation Report with an up to date look the main market issues in the market including – Significant Improvements for Plastic Recycling and the Circular Economy Future Plastic Recycling targets and sustainable end markets China’s Operation Green Fence of 2013 and the market impact Plastic Recyclate market prices Issues faced by plastic recyclers around quality of material and the infrastructure to...

CRC – Carbon Reduction Commitment abolished – 2016 Budget

George Osborne yesterday announced a series of changes to Producer Responsibility Regulations which will be welcomed by business in the UK. Plastic Packaging Recycling target confirmed at 49%, reduced by 3% from original target with a 2% annual increase until 2020 Glass Packaging Recycling target flat at 77% with a 1% annual increase through to 80%. Carbon Reduction Commitment is to be abolished with the revenue lost from CRC...

Biscuit Company fined for Non – Compliance under UK Packaging (Waste) Regulations – £39,800 –

Environment Agency accepts an Enforcement Undertaking (EU) from Bahlsen LLP, a multinational company importer of biscuits and other foods. Source: Environmental Undertaking agreement secures £39,800 – Press releases – GOV.UK Under rules relating to the use of packaging, Bahlsen failed to register with the Agency to report the amounts of packaging they imported when they were legally obliged to do so. This continued for 15 years from 1997 until...

ACP – The Official Guide to the PRN System

Source: National Packaging Waste Database- NPWD 2016. ACP_PRN_System_Guide_2015_-_Final The UK Governments, Advisory Commission on Packaging, The ACP, has Published the Official Guide to the PRN System, the financial market system which facilitates Producer Compliance to meet their legal Recovery and Recycling Obligations under the UK Packaging (Waste) Regulations. Download a full copy of the report below ACP_PRN_System_Guide_2015_-_Final Executive Summary The system was jointly developed by industry working with Government...

Making Things Last – A Circular Economy Strategy for Scotland

Source: Making Things Last – A Circular Economy Strategy for Scotland – 00494471.pdf Yesterday the Scottish Government launched their view of the future towards a Circular Economy in Scotland with food waste at the top of the Agenda – setting a 2015 target to reduce food waste by 1/3. Of interest to our clients will be there focus to reform Producer Responsibility into a single framework for all areas....

2015 Packaging Recycling Targets met with ease (in the end!) – Q4 Packaging Recycling Figures Released Early – Show Very Strong Performance

UK 2015 Packaging Recycling Targets Met with ease – in the end…… The Environment Agency this week published the Quarter 4 2015 Packaging Recycling Figures (PRN Market), surprisingly a month in advance of the release date, perhaps to bring some realism to the market which had got carried away for so early in the 2016 Packaging Compliance Year. All material specific recycling targets were easily met for 2015 with...

Packaging Compliance – PRN Market 2015 Review and Outlook for 2016

PRN Market 2015 Review and Outlook for 2016 The UK Packaging Waste Recovery Note Market, PRN Market, had a volatile end to 2015 with prices in all packaging recycling materials rising, with the exception of Glass which recovered to more reasonable levels following the unprecedented levels of 2012/13 & 14. The issues of concern which were identified in the early part of 2015, in the main involved administrative changes...

Proposed EU Amendments to the Directive 94/62/EC on Packaging and Packaging Waste to 2025

Source: amending-directive-packaging-waste_en.pdf Today the EU announced the Circular Economy Packaging, as part of this Package the EU have made proposals to amend the Packaging Waste Directive. Looking at the detail of the proposal, they have suggested new challenging Packaging Recycling Targets to 2025 and 2030. By 31 December 2025 a minimum of 65% (currently 55%) by weight of all packaging waste will be prepared for reuse and recycled. The...

European Commission adopts ambitious new Circular Economy Package

Source: European Commission – PRESS RELEASES – Press release – Closing the loop: Commission adopts ambitious new Circular Economy Package to boost competitiveness, create jobs and generate sustainable growth Today the Commission adopted an ambitious new Circular Economy Package to stimulate Europe’s transition towards a circular economy which will boost global competitiveness, foster sustainable economic growth and generate new jobs. Today the European Commission adopted an ambitious new Circular...