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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

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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!

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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!

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2020 Q2 WEEE Collected Data Published

Q2 WEEE collected data: significant reduction in WEEE collected compared to Q1

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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

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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

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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