DEFRA confirm household WEEE collection targets for 2020
DEFRA have confirmed the household WEEE targets for 2020 following consultation with industry
COVID-19: Regulatory guidance for companies starting to produce PPE
Our law firm partner's guidance on regulatory requirements for PPE production/importing
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
Environment Agency release the verified recycling data for Q4 2019
On 31 March, the EA released the verified recycling data for Q4 2019
COVID-19: Regulatory guidance for companies starting to produce hand sanitiser
Our law firm partner's guidance on regulatory requirements for hand sanitiser production/importing
Make Time 2 Play: The FREE play app offers more than 450 FREE activity ideas for parents
Make Time 2 Play is a free campaign, run by our partner the British Toy & Hobby Association
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Comply Direct Statement
COVID-19 - We would like to provide reassurance that we remain fully operational
Squire Patton Boggs' Spring Health & Safety Seminars 2020
Our law firm partner are hosting a ESH updates webinar in April, to replace live sessions
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
DEFRA release the proposed 2020 household WEEE collections targets
DEFRA have released the proposed household WEEE collection targets for 2020 - have your say
The Future of the WEEE & Batteries Regulations
2020 marks the year when we will see consultations released on amending the WEEE & Batteries Regs
Q4 WEEE data shows failure to meet collection targets for 3rd year
The EA have released the latest WEEE collected data which finalises the 2019 compliance year
Government Publish Post Implementation Review of the 2013 WEEE Regulations
February 2020 saw the publication of the delayed Post Implementation Review of the 2013 WEEE Regs
2019 WEEE Compliance Fee Method Confirmed
DEFRA confirm the 2019 WEEE compliance fee methodology...
Rolls-Royce – IEMA Closed-Loop Systems
Sam Todd discusses closed-loop systems and those adopted by Rolls-Royce...
The Roadmap to Sustainable Businesses – a focus on Single Use Plastics
Susanna Jackson discusses a roadmap to sustainable business with a focus on single-use plastics...
New requirement for large retailers to physically take back WEEE from 2021
Recycling Minister takes significant decision regarding WEEE take-back affecting large retailers
European Green Deal highlights importance of waste sector in reducing carbon emissions
The European Green Deal was released by the European Commission on December 11th.
The Environment Agency has released the 2019 Q3 WEEE collected data
The Environment Agency release the 2019 Q3 WEEE collected data
Comply Direct plant hundreds of trees for Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
Volunteers from Comply Direct help Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) tackle climate change
Sustainable Finance - Business' green agendas a key consideration in financial decisions
Green finance has never been more relevant - here's why...
Environment Agency release the verified recycling data for Q3 2019
On 11 November, the EA released the verified recycling data for Q3 2019 - here's our analysis
Consultation – Scottish Proposals on a Circular Economy
Scotland are consulting on the potential for developing a more circular economy
Climate Change Emergency
11,000 scientists from across the globe in agreement we're heading into a climate change emergency
Environment Bill announced by Government
On 15 October 2019 the government announced their much-anticipated Environment Bill
Q3 Unverified Packaging Recycling Data Released 2019
The Environment Agency has released the Q3 2019 unverified packaging recycling data
Comply Direct shortlisted in the Brand Yorkshire Business Awards 2019 - our second award success this year!
We are delighted to announce another shortlist success for the ‘Best Small Business’ category
Comply Direct’s Policy Leader Martin Hyde shortlisted in recycling industry 35-under-35 Awards
Our valued team member Martin has been recognised for his exceptional contribution to the industry
EU instates new eco-design rules for electrical items to reduce carbon impact
On 1 October 2019, the European Commission put new eco-design measures in place for electrical items
Squire Patton Boggs' 2019 Environmental Seminars
Our law firm partner are hosting a series of environmental seminars during Sept & Oct across the UK
Q2 WEEE collected data: Indicates a compliance fee may be required for 2019
The Environment Agency has released the 2019 Q2 WEEE collected data - here is our analysis
Comply Direct shortlisted for prestigious Investors in People Awards 2019
We've been shortlisted for the prestigious Investors in People Awards 2019...
The impact of Brexit on food labelling
When the UK leaves the EU on 31 Oct, UK businesses will need to make amendments to food labelling
Environment Agency release the fully verified recycling data for Q2 2019
On 9 August the EA released the verified recycling data for Q2 2019 - here's our analysis
Comply Direct Sporting Challenges 2019
Charity update - This year we have encouraged staff to take on sporting challenges.
Bio-plastics consultation released
Government release new consultation seeking evidence on the sustainability of bio-plastics
Q2 Unverified Packaging Recycling Data Released 2019
The most recent release of recycling data (22 July 2019) for Q2 2019.
Government publish responses to packaging consultations
On 23 July, a summary of responses received to the 4 packaging related consultations were published
WEEE update: Government confirm mandatory Producer Balancing System (PBS) method
On 19 July DEFRA announced their chosen methodology to administer the new mandatory PBS
The Environmental Audit Committee recommends EPR for furniture
The EAC has requested that government introduce an EPR scheme for furniture waste.
Government & industry stakeholders release survey to review recyclability labelling
OPRL, WRAP and DEFRA have released a survey reviewing the potential impacts of Mandatory Labelling
New plastic recycling guidance document from WRAP
WRAP publish new document defining what’s recyclable & best in class polymer choices for packaging
British Toy & Hobby Association wins the BEIS Sector Representation of the Year award
Partner news;BTHA wins the BEIS Sector Representation of the Year award.
Our Policy Researcher's views on Deposit Return Schemes - Decoupling theoretical and direct benefits
Martin shares his thoughts on the difference between DRS direct benefits & theoretical ones
Environmental Audit Committee announce enquiry into WEEE sector and the Circular Economy
The EAC launch enquiry to investigate a Circular Economy for WEEE & the current state of the sector
Comply Direct WEEE member C-Kore Systems Ltd receive royal recognition
Our loyal WEEE member C-Kore Systems Ltd win Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2019