With the third data submission for the UK plastic Pact due on the 26 June 2020, it seemed a suitable time to provide you with an update on how Valpak is working with WRAP as one of the data partners for the pact.
Read MoreAt the end of February, Laura Rimmer, Valpak International Compliance Manager, was invited to be on a panel to discuss "Embedding Compliance in Business Operations" at Retail Without Borders, Europe's largest online marketplace conference. In her latest Blog, she talks about the insights she gained.
Read MoreThe National Cup Recycling Scheme, one of Valpak’s voluntary extended producer responsibility systems, has now been in place for two years. The Scheme comprises of eight co-funding members: Costa, McDonald’s, Pret A Manger, Caffè Nero, Greggs, Burger King, Pure and Lavazza Professional.
Read MoreMatt Luntley, explores current guidance given and shares resources for latest advice.
Read MoreGeorge Atkinson discusses the extension of the response period for the consultation of the new plastic tax.
Read MoreAchieving Zero Waste to Landfill has clear key benefits to the environment as well as added commercial benefits. This blog outlines steps you need to take achieve it.
Read MoreSince the country went into lockdown the vast majority of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) have closed. Since, the industry presents consequences and considerations as whether they should reopen or not.
Read MoreManaging waste and getting it off site safely is a challenge at the best of times, but even more so during the current crisis. It’s been pleasing to see how well the waste management industry has reacted in general to the situation and there has now been further help from the regulators to help maintain social distancing as much as possible for frontline workers when transferring waste.
Read MoreThe Environment Agency released Regulatory Position Statement C9, which signals an extension of the registration deadline for packaging producers who were unable, for reasons relating to the strain put on businesses by the COVID-19 pandemic and Government’s home working advice, to successfully register as a producer, either directly or through a compliance scheme, on or before 7 April 2020.
Read MoreValpak customer satisfaction survey results are consistently high. Valpak Director of Customer Service and Compliance, Ruth Beckley, discusses why that may be the case in her latest Blog.
Read MoreThe Cabinet Secretary for the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform has laid Regulations before Scottish Parliament that will create the legal framework for the Scottish Government’s Deposit Return Scheme. Duncan Simpson discusses next steps that should be taken to ensure it is the best system for Scotland.
Read MoreOur waste and recycling expert, Jonathan Williams, discusses some of the challenges the materials world is currently facing and the increasing importance of collecting and processing clean, quality materials.
Read MoreWith online sales booming, alongside an ever-increasing population of consumers, business supply chains are becoming more complex. Liv Candy explains how businesses can embrace complexities associated with large supply chains and how value can be gained from the vast amounts of data available.
Read MoreRachael Finch outlines what's included in Austria's plastic bag ban, as well as what's exempt and how the introduction of this ban may affect your business.
Read MoreSo far sanctions have been applied above all for packaging offences. More than £1.2 million has been donated to local wildlife trusts, charities and other organisations.
Read MoreDuncan Simpson discusses how data projects can be improved and how data could be used more cleverly in the future. He also talks about the evolution of Valpak's data collection processes, which has led to the development of the Insight Platform - a tool which can benefit businesses by helping them to assess their environmental impacts.
Read MoreValpak’s Fortnightly Industry News Update keeps me informed of the ever changing legislation and up to speed with what is going on within the industry. I find it to be a useful source of information that is presented to me in an easy to use format.