Simpler Recycling – Policy Paper and Guidance

Simpler Recycling – Policy Paper and Guidance

A Policy Paper has been published relating to Simpler Recycling in England. The Policy Paper is available on GOV.UK at this link. As a reminder: Local councils are required to collect all specified packaging materials for recycling by 31 March 2026, except plastic...
Simpler Recycling – Policy Paper and Guidance

UK EPR – Groups and Subsidiaries Guidance

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published guidance and a template for parent companies to add multiple subsidiaries to their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging account. The guidance and template are available on...
Simpler Recycling – Policy Paper and Guidance

OPSS GPSR Guidance for Northern Ireland

From 13 December 2024, the EU Regulation 2023/988 on General Product Safety came into force and now applies in Northern Ireland (NI). Therefore, OPSS has published a fact sheet and detailed guidance document for businesses placing products on the market in NI. ...