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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) consultation
An extension to current Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations is currently out to consultation.
The new Head of the EPR Scheme Administrator was introduced at our recent forums, alongside an update of the design principles for the Scheme Administrator.
Development of a UK Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) for EPR
Jim Bligh, Director of Corporate Affairs and Packaging, Food and Drink Federation (FDF), presented at February’s R&W forums on the need for a producer-led PRO.
Packaging EPR Data Statutory Instrument
Regulations were laid in Parliament on 17 January 2024 which will further amend packaging EPR data reporting regulations. On 13 February we held a webinar on the amendments.
Defra commissioned WRAP to explore the role of eco-labelling to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions.
Simpler Recycling Section 31 grants
Funding mechanisms to support the introduction of Simpler Recycling were discussed at February’s Local Authority Engagement Forum.
Apply to join the Advisory Committee on Packaging
Do you have expert knowledge of the packaging industry? Apply to join the Advisory Committee on Packaging.
