Valpak models changes for packaging waste producers under EPR proposals
Compliance scheme Valpak has produced a report that looks at how packaging waste producers will be affected by the Government's proposals for...
Environment Bill brings more producer responsibility and plastic export ban
The Government will introduce its Environment Bill before Parliament today that will make manufacturers responsible for the products they bring to market.
The Recycling Association welcomes separate collection consultation by Defra
A plan by Defra to consult on guidance and further regulations on separate collection of materials has been welcomed by The Recycling...
Call to stimulate recycling markets following EU President’s State of the Union Address
European recycling and waste trade association have welcomed EU President Ursula von der Leyen's State of the Union address, but called for...
The Recycling Podcast has been launched
A new podcast, The Recycling Podcast, discussing the latest issues in the recycling sector has been launched.
The first...
OPRL to take recycling infrastructure into account on packaging recycling labels
Recycling label organisation OPRL has revealed that it will now take into account materials recycling facilities (MRF) and council collections on packaging...
Single management system for PRN compliance is favourite model in Resources & Waste Strategy...
A single not-for-profit management organisation has been revealed as the preferred model for respondents in the Government's and devolved Governments' responses to...
Queen’s Speech promises extension of producer responsibility
The Government plans to extend producer responsibility and introduce charges on more specified single use items, the Queen's Speech has revealed.
EuRIC calls for fiscal instruments to stimulate demand for recycled content
The umbrella organisation EuRIC that represents a number of European recycling trade associations has said that market- and fiscal-based instruments should be...
THE TRACA SET TO TRANSFORM QUALITY ASSURANCE IN RECYCLING MARKET
Blockchain technology called Traca will revolutionise the trade of recyclable materials by providing each part of the supply chain with vital data...