2020 PRN Revenue Expenditure
A review of the expenditure of revenue generated through PRNs in 2020
Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging Consultation – What you need to know as a packaging producer
Our comprehensive summary of the key EPR consultation information for packaging producers
Environment Agency release the verified recycling data for Q4 2020
On 25 March 2021 the Environment Agency released the verified recycling data for Q4 2020
Extended Producer Responsibility and the introduction of the Plastic Packaging Tax – Are you ready?
UK Plastic Tax & Extended Producer Responsibility are expected to greatly affect packaging producers
2021 WEEE collection targets confirmed
DEFRA have finalised the WEEE collection targets for the 2021 compliance year - here's our summary
DEFRA release 2 highly anticipated packaging consultations on EPR & DRS
Two of the three expected consultations are released as part of the Resources & Waste Strategy
Consultation launch: Waste Prevention Programme for England
On World Recycling Day, DEFRA have published a consultation on a new waste reduction plan
Government announce that manufacturers must provide spare parts for electrical products
Government announce rules to manufacturers in efforts to expand the lifespan of electrical products
DEFRA release the proposed 2021 household WEEE collections targets
DEFRA have released the proposed household WEEE collection targets for 2021 - have your say
Focus on: Susanna Jackson, our sustainability & carbon expert
Showcasing our extensive carbon consultancy service offering & our expert behind this, Susanna
Environmental Audit Committee announce enquiry into Deposit Return Schemes
Government launch DRS enquiry - here's our summary with details on how you can provide evidence
DEFRA confirm the 2020 WEEE compliance fee methodology...
DEFRA have announced that the JTA methodology has once again been selected for 2020
Government publish 2021 Waste Management Plan for England
Today (27 Jan 2021) marked DEFRA's publication of their updated Waste Management Plan for England
Introducing Chris Smith, our sustainable packaging expert
Introducing our new sustainable packaging consultancy service and our expert behind this, Chris
WEEE Distributor Take-back Obligation Changes 2021 - FAQs
We're answering frequently asked questions around the upcoming WEEE distributor take-back changes
2020 Q3 WEEE Collected Data Published
Q3 WEEE data shows that collection figures have increased to pre-pandemic Q1 levels
Comply Direct take home Gold in the International Business Excellence Awards 2020
We've won Gold in the Best Place to Work category and are the overall awards winner
Comply Direct team complete over 270K steps across 2 days & raise more than £900 for MS Trust and MND Association!
Our sporting challenge this year was different to the norm but here's how we kept it COVID safe!
Changes to retailer take-back obligations for WEEE from 2021
We summarise the changes to retailer responsibilities for WEEE take-back that will come in from 2021
Government confirm packaging recycling targets for 2021-2022
The 2021-2022 recycling targets have been announced - here's our summary of the key points
Jessica Aldersley, our HR & Operations Director has been invited to be a moderator at the networking meeting 'Are we looking after our HR team?'
Our HR & Operations Director moderates at UK Employee Experience Awards 2021's networking event
Environment Agency release the unverified recycling data for Q3 2020
On 22 october, the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q3 2020 - here's our analysis
Comply Direct's continued awards success! We are shortlisted in the HR Excellence Awards
We are shortlisted in the HR Excellence Awards 2020 for the Best Health & Wellbeing Strategy!
Comply Direct shortlisted in International Customer Experience Awards 2020
We're thrilled to be a finalist in the Employee Empowerment Category! Find out more about our entry
Comply Direct take home Gold at the UK Employee Experience Awards 2020 'Health & Wellbeing of its People' category
We also picked up the Bronze Award in the 'Best Company to Work For' category too!
2020 Q2 WEEE Collected Data Published
Q2 WEEE collected data: significant reduction in WEEE collected compared to Q1
Government extend plastic bag charge to all retailers from 2021
DEFRA announce extension of plastic bag charge to all retailers, as well as doubling of the charge
Comply Direct pledge to Net Zero
Comply Direct are now on the list of signatories for the Pledge to Net Zero scheme
Environment Agency update WEEE guidance to determine POPs
Here's our summary of the EA's new guidance on classifying WEEE & determining what contains POPs
UK Plastic Packaging Tax vs EU Plastic Levy - What is the difference?
We're demystifying confusion around the UK & EU's new plastic tax/levy; here's what you need to know
Environment Agency release the verified recycling data for Q2 2020
On 10 August, the EA released the verified recycling data for Q2 2020 - here's our analysis
EU announce levy on non-recyclable plastic packaging from 2021
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 - Procurement Leader Ash Clay discusses the UK's progress against targets
On 22 July, the EA released the unverified recycling data for Q2 2020; here's our analysis
Germany prohibit single-use plastics to align with European Union guidelines
Germany have taken action to eradicate the country's throwaway culture
Comply Direct Take Home Silver at UK Business Awards 2020 for Well-being at Work Category!
We're thrilled to have achieved a silver award at the UK Business Awards in the well-being category
Coronavirus updates from Environment Agency for producers
The Environment Agency communicated their latest regulatory update on 30 June - here is our summary
Over £300k of enforcement undertakings issued by Environment Agency for packaging non-compliance
The latest list of enforcement undertakings for packaging non-compliance has been published
Member Focus: Laithwaite’s Wine achieve circular economy for cardboard packaging
We're showcasing our packaging member Laithwaite's brilliant new sustainability initiative
World Environment Day Interview with OSO Environmental
In a short interview with OSO Environmental we look at plastic recycling
Inconsistencies, mislabelling and confusion: The issue with recycling in the UK
Susanna Jackson discuss the Inconsistencies, mislabeling and confusion of UK recycling
Waste Increases Due to the COVID-19 Crisis
We discuss how waste increases have occurred during COVID-19
Q1 WEEE & battery collection data shows positive start towards meeting targets
Environment Agency releases the 2020 Q1 WEEE & batteries collected data - here is our analysis
Zero Waste Warriors: Real life examples of how to reduce your household waste
We take a look at extreme examples of zero waste warriors
Environment Agency confirm our full compliance with the WEEE Regulations for 2019
Comply Direct are delighted to announce that our WEEE Declaration of compliance has been accepted
Update: Environment Agency Publishes COVID-19 Regulatory Position Statement for Producers
The Environment Agency published their COVID-19 Regulatory Position Statement For Producers
Our partner OSO Environmental leads the way in pursuit of a circular economy
Our partner works with our packaging member & helps them recycle 100% of their plastic waste
COVID-19 support for electrical waste recyclers: Loans available from the WEEE Fund
The WEEE Fund has unveiled financial support for WEEE recycling facilities due to COVID-19 impacts