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HMRC declare Plastic Packaging Tax rate increase in Autumn 2023 budget

Emma Wilkinson

Coming up to two years since the introduction of the UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), HMRC have announced that the tax fee will increase for plastic packaging with less than 30% recycled content.

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Research: Are WEEE Producers ready for eco-modulation and eco-design?

Ben Lovell

Beyondly conducts research ahead of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) reform to determine whether producers are ready for future implementation of eco-modulation and eco-design.

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Plastic Packaging Tax – How to check if your business is liable & avoid fines

Cherry Whittaker

Ensure compliance and gain confidence in navigating the plastic packaging tax responsibly. The next plastic packaging tax HMRC return deadline is 31 January 2024, so the time is now to check your data reporting method is compliant.

Beyondly bring COP28 to their stakeholders

With COP28 just around the corner, Beyondly are bring COP to their stakeholders, with the intent to raise awareness of important environmental issues and highlight the positive actions that people can take to reduce their own environmental impact.

Science Based targets Initiative update to the SME route – 1st November 2023

Science Based targets Initiative update to the SME route – 1st November 2023

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a framework which promotes best practice in emission reduction and net-zero targets in line with the latest climate science. Since its establishment in 2015, over 1,000 companies have joined this global initiative.

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Beyondly donate over £149,000 to charity as part of their annual ‘Fund for Change’ programme

Each year, Beyondly commit to giving 5% of their net profit to charitable projects, making a positive and impactful difference across a variety of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

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Q3 2023 Unverified Packaging Data Release

Wayne Grant

This week (On 23rd October 2023), the Environment Agency published the unverified Q3 packaging recycling data. This data provides insight into the total volume of packaging that was either reprocessed or exported during Q3 2023.

Defra announce 'Simpler Recycling' plans

Kristi Bergman

On the 21st of October 2023 Defra announced that they are making changes to household and business bin collections and becoming more stringent on unscrupulous waste carriers to boost recycling rates and ensure waste ends up where it’s supposed to be.

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Packaging EPR – Incentivising packaging recyclability through modulated fees!

Ben Lovell

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.

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Bans and restrictions come into force in England for additional single-use plastics

Charlotte Davies (AIEMA)

On Sunday 1 October, new bans and restrictions came into force for a range of polluting single use plastic items.

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Members of Beyondly donate £49,199 to charity as part of their customer loyalty programme!

In October 2022, Beyondly launched their new Customer Impact Rewards initiative, created to provide a member benefit with an improved impact on our environment and society. The first year has come to an end with exceptional results

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EPR consultation launched on the draft Main EPR Regulations – have your say!

Emma Wilkinson

Defra have launched a consultation to gather views on how the approach set out in the Government’s consultation response of March 2022 has been reflected in these draft Main EPR Regulations

Beyond the hype: anti-greenwash legislation and consumer awareness are catalysts for good

Chris Smith (AssocMCIWM)

Here, we shine a light on how businesses can positively impact consumer choices as they strive to reduce their environmental impact.

Beyondly launch B Corp training course. Join the Movement!

Susanna Jackson

Beyondly’s one day B Corp training course, covers everything businesses need to know about the B Corp process, from completing the Business Impact Assessment (BIA) to what happens following submission and certification.

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Beyondly sponsor Skipton Rotary’s first ever Eco Day!

Katie Smith

We were delighted to sponsor part of Skipton Rotary’s first ever Eco Day at the Skipton Town Hall on Sunday 10th September.

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New CPD accredited training workshop – Power your business beyond waste & prepare for the circular economy

Beyondly has launched a new CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited training offering to support businesses who are looking to contribute to a circular economy

Can the UK achieve Net Zero by 2050?

In 2019 the UK became the first major economy to commit to becoming net zero by 2050, however, now 4 years on, we’re not on track to achieve this!

Emma Wilkinson, Regulatory Affairs Leader at Beyondly, appointed as PSF chair

Emily Baker

Emma Wilkinson has begun her role as chair of the Packaging Scheme Forum (PSF) and is excited to drive collaboration amongst packaging schemes and collectively, influence the transition to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

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Plastic Packaging Tax consultation launched on chemical recycling and adopting a mass balance approach- have your say!

Charlotte Davies (AIEMA)

HMRC have launched a consultation to determine whether businesses should be allowed to use the mass balance approach for calculating recycled content in chemically recycled plastic.

Main EPR Regulations deferred until 2025 and consultation launched!

Emma Wilkinson

DEFRA announced the ‘Main EPR Regulations’ have been deferred, this being the only regulatory way to delay the EPR waste management fee aspect of EPR implementation.

Beyondly welcomes new commercial director, Oksana Rigby

Following their recent rebrand from Comply Direct to Beyondly, the company continues to evolve, strengthening the board with a new commercial director position.

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Q2 2023 Unverified Packaging Data Release

Ash Clay

The release of the second set of unverified quarterly packaging recycling data has now been published by the Environment Agency (22nd July).

Beyondly places 36th out of 14,653 employers in The Escape 100!

Emily Baker

Escape the City is a well-known annual campaign that spotlights the organisations that people can ‘escape’ to from their traditional corporate jobs.

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EU Digital Product Passport for Batteries set to be introduced from 1st January 2026

Charlotte Davies (AIEMA)

Product passports will enable sharing of key product information essential for product sustainability and circularity.

2023 Q1 WEEE Collected Data Published

Catherine Horne

Achievement of UK WEEE Recycling Targets shows promise following release of quarter 1 collection data.

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Important update on amendments to Phase 3 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme

Liz Wood

A summary of the latest updates from the Environment Agency (released late May) on amendments to Phase 3 of ESOS, highlighting new/significant changes that obligated companies need to be aware of.

Update: Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme delayed until October 2025

Emily Baker

The Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) aims to support in tackling climate change, through improving recycling rates, reducing litter and changing the throw away culture we have come to possess, ultimately helping to protect our environment for generations to come.

Driving business performance with Zero Waste to Landfill!

Charlotte Davies (AIEMA)

Zero Waste to Landfill is becoming more and more of a buzz phrase, but what does it mean and how can you turn waste into a financially viable resource?

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Measuring Scope 3 emissions: the importance and getting started

Susanna Jackson

Carry out a scope 3 assessment will support and better enable your journey to be come net zero!

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Awaiting the WEEE reform consultation. What we know so far!

Emma Wilkinson

We can expect the long-awaited consultation on reforming the UK WEEE regulations in Q2 of 2023 (from April – June) confirmed by DEFRA in recent stakeholder engagement.

Blue Carbon Research Update: National Oceanography Centre and Beyondly

Emily Baker

Throughout March and April, Dr Evans’ team at NOC completed the first step of this remarkable project, collecting sediment cores from Porthdinllean Bay.

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Beyondly is now taking applications for their ‘Fund for Change’ programme for 2023.

Katie Smith

As a B Corp certified business, with a vision of creating a better, fairer, sustainable world for all, Beyondly commit to donating a proportion of their profits to charitable causes and/or community projects annually, through their ‘Fund for Change’ scheme.

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2022 PRN Revenue Expenditure

Wayne Grant

A review of the expenditure of revenue generated through PRNs in 2022.

Q1 2023 Unverified Packaging Data Released

Wayne Grant

Monday 21st April saw the release of the first set of unverified, quarterly packaging recycling data for 2023, outlining total amounts of packaging volume to have been reprocessed or exported in Q1.

Consultation response delayed for consistency in household and business recycling in England!

Emma Wilkinson

The response to a consultation held 2 years ago (May 2021 - June 2021) has been delayed further by DEFRA.

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Q4 2022 Verified Packaging Data Released

Wayne Grant

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.

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2022 Q4 WEEE collection data released

Catherine Horne

Release of Q4 WEEE collection data confirms recycling targets missed for 6th consecutive year.

Environmental Improvement Plan 2023 - What it means for the waste and resources sector?

Charlotte Davies (AIEMA)

As part of the 5 yearly updates, DEFRA published the Environment Improvement Plan 2023 on 31 January.

Introducing Beyondly. B Corp certified environmental consultancy reveals new innovative brand

Emily Baker

Beyondly, formerly known as Comply Direct, launched on Monday 27 March.

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Customer Focus: Janus International Europe Ltd

Katie Smith

Janus International Europe Ltd drive forward their sustainability aspirations with Beyondly, paving the way to circular economy by closing the loop on packaging and business waste!

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HMRC declare Plastic Packaging Tax rate increase

Charlotte Davies (AIEMA)

From 1st April 2023 the UK Plastic Packaging Tax Rate will increase to £210.82 per tonne.

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Member Focus: Griffiths and Nielsen are handling their environmental obligation with ease!

Katie Smith

Griffiths and Nielsen are handling their environmental obligation with ease..

BSI launch parallel consultations to ‘refocus’ ESOS

Emily Baker

Two consultations launched to refocus the scheme to encompass both energy efficiency and net zero.

Comply Direct sponsor Environmental Technology competition at local primary school!

Emily Baker

It was a true pleasure to have the opportunity to support the Rotary Group at a local primary school

Comply Direct shortlisted for Sustainability Award with FSB

Emily Baker

Our first award shortlist of 2023! Wish us luck...

Member Focus: Mosdorfer CCL Systems Ltd kick start their carbon reduction journey!

Katie Smith

Worldwide leaders in energy & technology kick start their carbon reduction journey!

Government Response on DRS for drinks containers

Emma Wilkinson

The government’s response to the consultation on Introducing a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland was published on 20 January 2023.

English government confirm single-use plastic ban

Charlotte Davies (AIEMA)

DEFRA are continuing to take steps towards adopting principles of the circular economy!