EU PPWR – Text Adopted by Council

EU PPWR – Text Adopted by Council

On 16 December 2024, the European Council formally adopted the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The Regulation is expected to be published in the Official Journal of the EU in Q1 2025.  It will enter into force 20 days after publication and...
EPR Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) Published

EPR Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) Published

On 23 December 2024, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM), which is being introduced under UK Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). From 2026/2027 modulated fees will be introduced...
EPR Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) Published

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...
EPR Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) Published

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...