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Welcome to Policy News

 

The environmental landscape continues to evolve. Beyondly are committed to being the root of action, keeping abreast of all future legislative change that will impact our customers. 

Preparing for the future. Together.

Environmental policy is constantly evolving, with global efforts driving us toward a more sustainable circular economy. At Beyondly, we keep our stakeholders informed of key regulatory changes and emerging developments. By sharing timely insights, we empower you to make confident, informed decisions that align with the shifting environmental landscape.

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Packaging EPR

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The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 are being reformed to a system of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The current producer responsibility system for packaging has operated since 1997, but it has never covered the full costs of the collection, sorting, and treatment of packaging waste.

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What’s happening in the world of policy: April 2026

A month of relative calm in the UK was matched by rising political and regulatory tensions across the EU. Our round-up includes key updates.

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What’s happening in the world of policy: March 2026

March 2026 brought significant developments across UK and EU environmental policy. Here are some expert insights from our in-house policy specialist, Michael Jennings.

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Raising the bar for packaging EPR support – choosing the right compliance scheme

As we celebrate our 20th year as a compliance scheme, Catherine Guy, Relationship Manager at Beyondly, takes a closer look at the key challenges producers face ahead of this compliance year.

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Producer Responsibility Organisation appointed for Packaging EPR Scheme

The UK Packaging PRO has been appointment to support PackUK in the delivery of the pEPR scheme.

WEEE EPR

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The UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 (as amended) is the primary legislation governing electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) in the UK. The Government are looking to reform these regulations (WEEE Extended Producer Responsibility) to increase levels of separately collected WEEE for re-use and recycling, and to ensure that producers and distributors of electrical and electronic products finance the full net cost of collection and proper treatment of products that end up as waste.

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WEEE Service Charge Uplift from 2026

The Environment Agency have confirmed fees increases for the 2026 compliance year in line with inflation.

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New UK Consultation on 2025 WEEE Compliance Fee: Stakeholder Input Welcomed

On 13 October, the UK Government launched a new consultation on the 2025 compliance fee under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013.

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Online Marketplaces now ‘Producers’ under UK WEEE Regulations, as well as pEPR

Implemented as part of Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) in 2024 and now introduced as part of the WEEE regulations on 12th August 2025, Online Marketplaces are now considered a ‘...

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Circular Economy Strategy: Progress & Challenges

With the UK’s long-anticipated Circular Economy Strategy expected in the late autumn, there is a growing sense of cautious optimism within the industry.

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Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), is due to take effect in the EU from August 2026 (implemented in February 2025 and superseding PPWD) introducing an array of packaging requirements for producers, importers, and manufacturers alike.   

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What’s happening in the world of policy: April 2026

A month of relative calm in the UK was matched by rising political and regulatory tensions across the EU. Our round-up includes key updates.

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How the EU Circular Economy Act will transform packaging and EPR globally

Beyondly's circular economy expert, Chris Smith MSc (Eng) CRWM, outlines how the Circular Economy Act is set to reshape packaging and EPR across the EU and beyond.

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What’s happening in the world of policy: March 2026

March 2026 brought significant developments across UK and EU environmental policy. Here are some expert insights from our in-house policy specialist, Michael Jennings.

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Compliance and the importance of following regulation change

In 2025, billions of goods entered the EU – but most cosmetics, PPE, and food supplements did not comply with EU rules and product standards.

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What’s happening in the world of policy: A UK and EU update from February 2026

In this article, our Policy & Public Affairs Advisor, Michael Jennings, provides a rundown of the big environmental policy news from February 2026.

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PPWR harmonised labels: Technical proposal by the Joint Research Centre (JRC)

Published by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) on Tuesday 13 Jan, we now have the first look at the technical proposal for harmonised packaging labels for PPWR.

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Environmental Omnibus: The latest EU rollbacks and simplifications for 2026

In the latest Environmental Omnibus, the European Commission has announced potential rollbacks on many environmental regulations and protections. 

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Navigating the Packaging Landscape: Preparing for PPWR and Beyond

The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will apply to all businesses placing packaging on the EU market -including UK exporters - and it introduces major changes rolling out from...

International Policy

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International Policy is complex, time-consuming, and often a barrier to your business’s growth. Companies frequently only realise the impact of non-compliance when it's too late. If your business is being impacted by the hurdles of international compliance, or you’re looking to get to grips with the regulations before your business goes global, Beyondly are here to help.

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What’s happening in the world of policy: April 2026

A month of relative calm in the UK was matched by rising political and regulatory tensions across the EU. Our round-up includes key updates.

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EU Customs Reform: What businesses need to know

The EU Customs Reform is the largest overhaul of the EU Customs Union since 1968 and will fundamentally change how businesses supply parcels in the EU.

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How the EU Circular Economy Act will transform packaging and EPR globally

Beyondly's circular economy expert, Chris Smith MSc (Eng) CRWM, outlines how the Circular Economy Act is set to reshape packaging and EPR across the EU and beyond.

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What’s happening in the world of policy: March 2026

March 2026 brought significant developments across UK and EU environmental policy. Here are some expert insights from our in-house policy specialist, Michael Jennings.

Textiles EPR

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Textiles EPR will establish separate textile collection systems at scale, ensuring dedicated, ongoing, and sufficient funding is available to cover the net cost associated with managing all discarded textiles. 

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Environmental Omnibus: The latest EU rollbacks and simplifications for 2026

In the latest Environmental Omnibus, the European Commission has announced potential rollbacks on many environmental regulations and protections. 

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Spain Publishes Draft Decree on Textile and Footwear EPR

Spain has taken a significant step towards advancing a circular fashion economy and tackling textile waste.

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EU Parliament Approves Textile EPR Directive

On Tuesday 9th August 2025 the EU Parliament gave the 'final green light' on Textile EPR for all EU member states. This is a much-awaited go ahead, and something we have been eagerly awaiting to ...

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Shifting landscape of compliance: Textiles

Understand what is classified as a textile, the associated environmental impacts of the industry and how this is impacting regulatory developments across the UK and wider EU.

Carbon & Energy Legislation

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ESOS and SECR exists to improve awareness of what impact large organisations have in relation to energy consumption and carbon emissions on the environment. 

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SECR Review 2026: Is UK carbon reporting driving real impact?

We've outlined the key findings following the release of the SECR Post-Implementation Review on 26th May 2026, which assessed the impact of the regulations since being implemented in 2019.

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ESOS Annual Progress Updates – Now Live!

As we move further into 2025, it's time to focus on turning ESOS commitments into tangible progress. The mESOS portal is now live and we have outlined 3 key ESOS actions for 2025.

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Mandatory ESOS Net Zero Requirements Delayed to Phase 5

The Labour government has announced a significant change to the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), postponing the mandatory inclusion of Net Zero considerations until Phase 5 (2027-2031).
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Environment Agency provide updated guidance to comply with ESOS

On 29th November, following a lengthy legislative process, the Environment Agency have provided updated guidance on the new requirements to comply with the energy savings opportunity scheme (ESOS...

Simpler Recycling

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Simpler Recycling is a reform to the recycling system intended to allow people across England to recycle the same materials, whether at home, work, or school, putting an end to the confusion over what can and cannot be recycled in different parts of the country.

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What’s happening in the world of policy: March 2026

March 2026 brought significant developments across UK and EU environmental policy. Here are some expert insights from our in-house policy specialist, Michael Jennings.

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Simpler Recycling in England: Policy update

By 31st March 2025, businesses and relevant non-domestic premises in England with more than 10 full-time employees will need to arrange for the collection of glass, metal, plastic, paper/card, an...
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Government have published a further two consultation responses for the Simpler Recycling scheme policy.

Last week the government published a further two consultation responses for the Simpler Recycling scheme policy.
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Defra announce 'Simpler Recycling' plans

On the 21st of October 2023 Defra announced that they are making changes to household and business bin collections and becoming more stringent on unscrupulous waste carriers to boost recycling ra...

Deposit Return Schemes

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A Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drink containers will be introduced in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland in October 2027. Since waste management is a devolved policy area, it is the responsibility of each nation of the UK to decide the scope of its own DRS in a way that fits its policy needs.

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What’s happening in the world of policy: April 2026

A month of relative calm in the UK was matched by rising political and regulatory tensions across the EU. Our round-up includes key updates.

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What’s happening in the world of policy: March 2026

March 2026 brought significant developments across UK and EU environmental policy. Here are some expert insights from our in-house policy specialist, Michael Jennings.

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What’s happening in the world of policy: A UK and EU update from February 2026

In this article, our Policy & Public Affairs Advisor, Michael Jennings, provides a rundown of the big environmental policy news from February 2026.

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Government update on the Deposit Return Scheme

The UK Government has agreed to make a UK Internal Market Act exclusion for Welsh Government to include single-use glass bottles in Wales as part of their Deposit Return Scheme.

Digital Product Passports

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A Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a digital record of a physical product containing a structured collection of product-related data throughout its life cycle, containing information around raw materials, manufacturing processes, usage data, repair history, and recyclability. The European Union (EU) is moving forward with mandatory DPPs for certain products categories by 2027, starting with batteries, and possibly electricals and apparel.

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What’s happening in the world of policy: March 2026

March 2026 brought significant developments across UK and EU environmental policy. Here are some expert insights from our in-house policy specialist, Michael Jennings.
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Looking Ahead: Digital Product Passports

The European Union (EU) is moving forward with mandatory DPPs for certain products categories by 2027, starting with batteries, and possibly electricals and apparel. By 2030, the EU aims to expan...

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Alex Hilton

Director of Policy & Public Affairs

Liz Wood

Sustainability Manager & Principal Consultant

Michael Jennings

Policy & Public Affairs Advisor

Rob Lewis

International Compliance Manager