DEFRA published a 12-week consultation on allowing a mass balance approach for calculating the recycled content in packaging made from chemically recycled plastic waste for the purposes of the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT). This consultation explores the case for allowing a mass balance approach, the different mass balance models, and the use of certification schemes […]
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WRAP has published its annual report highlighting its activities in the past year and the new priorities going forward. For me see here. […]
BBIA welcomes new member REAL Schemes Ltd, part of the REA organisation handling certification of (among others) compostable materials. We look forward to a close collaboration with REAL on developing the UK market for compostable packaging and materials. For more see here. […]
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Despite the announced delay of implementing the EPR system and fees we want to ensure that all packaging manufacturers understand that the obligation to report their data is unchanged. As this is a legally binding obligation, please make sure you are not in breach of the law. For information, see here. […]
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In more awards news, the culmination of the Family Business of the Year Awards 2023 saw Woolcool take home the titles for the Midlands & Central region and Innovation & Sustainability Family Business of the Year at a gala awards evening held at The Royal College of Physicians in Regent’s Park in London. […]
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The Government has published its response to a consultation it ran last year on developing the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), confirming that ‘energy from waste and incineration plants’ will be included from 2028. We welcome this decision from the Government although the long timeline to implementation means four more years of untaxed mass burning. […]
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New Zealand is leading the way on plastic bags bans, now extending bans to the sale of lightweight bags used for fruit and vegetables in supermarkets. This follows their ban on plastic carrier bags in 2019. […]
DEFRA has published its timetable for reporting on packaging waste in line with expectations that an EPR scheme will be implemented in 2024. Even though this may be delayed, reporting is still obligatory. […]
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BBIA spoke at the Automotive Supply Chain Forum at the NEC on 6 June highlighting the opportunities for the automotive industry to improve its environmental performance by using bio-based and biodegradable materials – such as biolubricants, bioplastics and natural insulation like wool. […]
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Congratulations to our member Oceanium and its co-founder Karen Scofield Seal for being awarded the Veuve Cliquot prize Bold Future Award. We hope to share a glass of the prize with you Karen! […]
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