DEFRA

DEFRA have opened applications to join EPR Scheme Administrator Steering Group. They provided the following information: DEFRA has now opened applications for joining the Scheme Administrator Steering Group for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging scheme. Packaging EPR is a joint scheme between the UK governments – England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The new EPR for packaging…

The Environment Secretary is leading a new pragmatic approach to boost recycling rates and put the long-term interests of our country first. Simpler Recycling (formerly known as Consistency in Recycling) is a plan which scraps the top-down approach, ensures a requirement to recycle with seven bins will not happen and brings forward a smarter approach that responds to feedback and…

From 1 October 2023 DEFRA will be imposing additional bans and restrictions on single-use plastic items. The upcoming ban includes polystyrene cups and food containers, single-use plastic cutlery and single-use balloon sticks. There will also be a restriction to the supply of single-use plastic trays and bowls to members of the public, although businesses can continue to supply these items if they are used as packaging in shelf-ready pre-packaged food items.…

DEFRA have released EPR Regulatory Position Statements for England and Scotland. They provided the following information: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) - Reporting Packaging Data As you are aware, the EPR payments for packaging have been deferred for 12 months and will not apply until October 2025. In light of this, and to support producers, the Environment Agency (Regulator in England)…