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Blog, Deposit Return Scheme

1 April 2020

Deposit Return Legislation laid before Scottish Parliament: What’s next?

The 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.

Blog, Recycling, Recycling Evidence, Waste Management

18 March 2020

Challenges in the materials world: Why quality always prevails

Our 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.

Blog, Data insights

16 March 2020

Embracing complexity in your supply chain

With 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.

Blog, International

9 March 2020

Austria’s plastic bag ban

Rachael 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.

Blog, Civil Sanctions

20 February 2020

Civil sanctions powers – the story two years on

So 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.

Blog, Compliance, Data insights

19 February 2020

Data driven decision making and learning

Duncan 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.

Blog, Deposit Return Scheme, EPR, Plastic Packaging Tax

19 February 2020

Resource and Waste Policy Update: What is in the pipeline?

George Atkinson, Policy Advisor, provides a policy update - What's in the pipeline for the resources and waste sector.

Blog, Distributor Take back Scheme, Waste Management

12 February 2020

Distributor Take back Scheme coming to an end: Is your business prepared for in store take back?

With the DTS coming to an end, are your retail sites prepared for offering in store take back of waste electrical and electronic items? Matt Luntley outlines the risks and how Valpak can help.

Blog, Sustainability

4 February 2020

Sustainable Development Goals: The clock is ticking…

The deadline for businesses to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals is 10 years away. Although 10 years might sound like a significant amount of time, it will soon be here. Is your business prepared? Have you started to consider the steps your company will need to take? Chloe Nunn's Blog discusses the SDGs and how companies can get more involved.

Blog, Recycling Evidence, Waste Management

27 January 2020

Offset compliance cost with own waste PRNs: Are you taking advantage of high PRN rates and being paid a fair rate for your packaging waste?

If your business is obligated under the Packaging Waste Regulations, and cardboard and plastic waste is collected from the business's site(s), you could potentially offset some compliance costs via own waste Packaging Waste Recovery Notes (PRNs). Matt Luntley, Commercial Account Manager, explains more in his Blog...

Blog, Packaging, Sustainability, UK Plastics Pact

22 January 2020

Funding available to sustainable plastic packaging research projects

Funding is now available for sustainable plastic packaging research projects. Our Policy Advisor, George Atkinson, explains more...

Blog, International

20 January 2020

International compliance: Keeping track of country specific requirements

Understandably, international compliance can be a minefield for UK businesses to navigate. However, for recycling systems to function effectively, producers must play their part in reporting and funding. Becky Thomas has written a Blog, which outlines how some countries interpretations of the regulations differ.

Blog, WEEE

4 December 2019

Retailer WEEE take back: Alternatives to the DTS

It is possible that the Distributor Take-back Scheme may not be extended beyond the end of this year. James's latest Blog outlines what Valpak can do to help if you're looking to operate a take back service for waste electrical and electronic equipment.

Blog, Corporate Social Responsibility, EPR, Recycling

18 November 2019

Natural beauty – personal care need not cost the earth

Many consumers are seeking to lead sustainable lifestyles and are looking to producers and brands to offer and produce eco-friendly or easy to recycle products and packaging. With the beauty industry currently under the sustainability spotlight, Ellie Mitchell outlines some of the steps key groups are taking to reduce their impact on the environment and how Valpak can help businesses to achieve their sustainability objectives.

Blog, Compliance, International

28 October 2019

Expanding horizons – environmental legislation

With the UK set to leave the European Union , Christie Fawke advises businesses to find out what environmental legislation is in place when looking to expand retail horizons and outlines how Valpak can help businesses to comply overseas.