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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

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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

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Coronavirus 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 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

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World Environment Day Interview with OSO Environmental

In a short interview with OSO Environmental we look at plastic recycling

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Inconsistencies, mislabelling and confusion: 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

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

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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

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Update: Environment Agency Publishes COVID-19 Regulatory Position Statement for Producers

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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2019 WEEE Compliance Fee Method Confirmed

DEFRA confirm the 2019 WEEE compliance fee methodology...

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Rolls-Royce – IEMA Closed-Loop Systems

Sam Todd discusses closed-loop systems and those adopted by Rolls-Royce...

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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

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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

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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