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Environment Agency release the verified recycling data ...

On 10 August, the EA released the verified recycling data for Q2 2020 - here's our analysis

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EU announce levy on non-recyclable plastic packaging fr...

European Union to implement levy on plastic waste from 2021 as part of COVID-19 recovery plan

Packaging policy consultations delayed until 2021

DEFRA have confirmed that the three remaining packaging consultations have been delayed due to COVID

Q2 2020 Unverified Recycling Data Released

On 22 July, the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q2 2020; here's our analysis

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Covid-19 updates from Environment Agency for producers

The Environment Agency communicated their latest regulatory update on 30 June - here is our summary

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Over £300k of enforcement undertakings issued by EA

The latest list of enforcement undertakings for packaging non-compliance has been published

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The issue with recycling in the UK

Susanna Jackson discuss the Inconsistencies, mislabeling and confusion of UK recycling

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Waste Increases Due to the COVID-19 Crisis

We discuss how waste increases have occurred during COVID-19

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Our partner OSO Environmental leads the way in pursuit ...

Our partner works with our packaging member & helps them recycle 100% of their plastic waste

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Update: Environment Agency Publishes COVID-19 Regulator...

The Environment Agency published their COVID-19 Regulatory Position Statement For Producers

Q1 2020 Unverified Recycling Data Released

On 22 April, the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q1 2020; here's our analysis

2019 PRN Revenue Expenditure

A review of the expenditure of revenue generated through PRNs in 2019

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Environment Agency release the verified recycling data ...

On 31 March, the EA released the verified recycling data for Q4 2019

Q4 unverified packaging recycling data released 2020

On 12 March, the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q4 2019-20; here's our analysis

Budget 2020 Announced – Plastic Tax Consultation Launch

Today (11 March), government unveiled the 2020 budget - here are the key environmental announcements

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Environment Bill announced by Government

On 15 October 2019 the government announced their much-anticipated Environment Bill

Beyondly's Policy Leader shortlisted in recycling indus...

Our valued team member Martin has been recognised for his exceptional contribution to the industry

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Bio-plastics consultation released

Government release new consultation seeking evidence on the sustainability of bio-plastics

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Q2 Unverified Packaging Recycling Data Released 2019

The most recent release of recycling data (22 July 2019) for Q2 2019.

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Government publish responses to packaging consultations

On 23 July, a summary of responses received to the 4 packaging related consultations were published

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EPR recommended for furniture

The EAC has requested that government introduce an EPR scheme for furniture waste.

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Release of survey to review recyclability labelling

OPRL, WRAP and DEFRA have released a survey reviewing the potential impacts of Mandatory Labelling

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New plastic recycling guidance document from WRAP

WRAP publish new document defining what’s recyclable & best in class polymer choices for packaging

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Our Policy Researcher's views on Deposit Return Schemes

Martin shares his thoughts on the difference between DRS direct benefits & theoretical ones

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PSF urges government to act ahead of looming PRN crisis

Official press release from Packaging Scheme Forum letter re. letter sent to DEFRA about PRN crisis

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Beyondly Member Waitrose trial new plastic-free initiat...

Waitrose & Partners are trialling a new plastic-free way of packaging products called ‘Unpacked’.

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Beyondly lobby for the introduction of a 2019 packaging...

We are taking action in effort to make a positive difference and improve the current PRN system...

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Plastic straws, cotton buds & stirrers ban

Our summary of the government's response to consultation proposing a ban on certain plastic items

Beyondly respond to four packaging consultations

A summary of how we responded to the 4 government packaging consultations which closed on 12-13 May

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2018 PRN Revenue Expenditure

A review of the expenditure of revenue generated through PRNs in 2018

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Q1 2019 unverified packaging recycling data released

The Environment Agency has released the Q1 2019 unverified packaging recycling data

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EA enforcement action on packaging non-compliance

A communication from the EA in early March warned of enforcement action for packaging non-compliance.

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Q4 unverified packaging recycling data release March 19

The Environment Agency has released the Q4 unverified packaging recycling data.

Expert View

Future changes within the compliance market

We've summarised the key environmental compliance changes we are likely to see in the next 5 years