Packaging Compliance

Making Things Last: Scottish Govt. Consultation on creating a more circular economy in Scotland

Source: Citizen Space – Making Things Last: Consultation on creating a more circular economy in Scotland Consultation Paper, 2.1 MB (PDF document) This consultation explores the priorities for building a more circular economy – where products and materials are kept in high value use for as long as possible.  It builds on Scotland’s progress in the zero waste and resource efficiency agendas, with a new focus on a much...

Irn-Bru bottle return scheme ends  – AG Barr

Irn-Bru bottle return scheme ends Soft drinks manufacturer A.G. Barr has announced its 110-year-old deposit return scheme for glass bottles, including Irn-Bru, will close after a reduction in customers using the scheme. The firm said its scheme to offer customers a cash exchange saw 90% of its bottles (pictured) returned to retailers in the early 90s, but this has now dropped to 50%. Barr has instructed retailers to continue...

Aluminium PRN Update – Advisory Commission On Packaging – Simpler PRN system expected for 2016.

Source: Simpler PRN system expected for 2016 | News | Materials Recycling World The Co2 Compliance Packaging Scheme can confirm full Packaging Compliance in Aluminium for 2015, having covered all members obligations earlier in the year. Concerns have also been raised about aluminium PRNs which have significantly underperformed in the last two quarters. This has been largely blamed on new protocols from January 2015 that no longer recognise the...

Business fined for non compliance with all 3 producer responsibility regimes – Packaging Regulations Compliance – WEEE – Batteries

Babz Media Limited, an online company, was ordered to pay £45,500 in fines, and £8,724.98 in costs for breach of environmental legislation. Source: Business falls foul of all 3 producer responsibility regimes – Press releases – GOV.UK Babz Media Limited, an online company, was ordered to pay £45,500 in fines, and £8,724.98 in costs for breach of environmental legislation. Babz Media Limited, an online trading company operating from Bilton...

Companies fined £164,000 for packaging non-compliance

£190,000 for packaging non-compliance Source: Letsrecycle.com Businesses that failed to complywith laws designed to encourage the recycling of waste packaging paid more than £189,000 to charities to avoid legal action from the Environment Agency between September 2014 and April 2015. Figures published this month by the Agency show that a total of 15 businesses had failed to register with a compliance scheme as required under the Producer Responsibility Obligations...

Coca-Cola displays first PlantBottle made from 100% plant materials |

The Coca-Cola Company has unveiled the world’s first PET plastic bottle made entirely from plant materials at the World Expo – Milan. PlantBottle packaging “pushes the boundaries on sustainable innovation by using groundbreaking technology to create a fully recyclable plastic bottle made from renewable plant materials,” said the soft drinks giant. The current version of PlantBottle, which is made from up to 30% plant-based materials, was launched in 2009....

Packaging Recycling Group Scotland rejects plans for a Deposit Return System

Source: Packaging Recycling Group Scotland Packaging Recycling Group Scotland rejects plans for a Deposit Return System 19.06.15  A proposed Deposit Return System under consideration by the Scottish Government fails on nearly every practical level and ignores current consumer behaviour, according to a leading industry consortium. The Packaging Recycling Group Scotland (PRGS) today (18 June 2015) submitted evidence rejecting Scottish Government proposals for a DRS, detailing the lack of consultation...

The Packaging Recycling Group Scotland, PRGS, rejects Scottish Govt. Plans for Packaging Deposit Return Scheme

Read the report here Source: PRGS publishes report to boost recycling and tackle litter PRGS has today published plans to work in partnership with government and others to significantly boost recycling and tackle littering in Scotland in the next 10 years. The Packaging Recycling Group Scotland (PRGS), with over 30 leading food and drink companies and industry bodies, is proposing a commitment from its members to reduce waste, promote recycling...

PRGS publishes report to boost recycling and tackle litter and rejects Proposed Packaging Deposit Scheme in Scotland 

Source: PRGS publishes report to boost recycling and tackle litter PRGS has today published plans to work in partnership with government and others to significantly boost recycling and tackle littering in Scotland in the next 10 years. The Packaging Recycling Group Scotland (PRGS), with over 30 leading food and drink companies and industry bodies, is proposing a commitment from its members to reduce waste, promote recycling and tackle litter. By...

Packaging Deposit Return System Proposed for Scotland – Call for Evidence

A call for evidence from industry and other stakeholders on the implications of a national deposit return system in Scotland. This call for evidence has been launched in tandem with the findings of a feasibility study into a deposit return system within Scotland. We are most interested in quantified evidence from reputable independent studies in response to the following questions. 1. Are you aware of additional evidence that is...