Congratulations to all the shortlisted companies and amazing individuals in this year's National Recycling Awards! And a special shout out to Shannon Moxham of Valpak Limited – a rising star of our industry – for her work to evidence the case for the single-use...

A recent OPRL poll shows that, for the majority of brands surveyed, key sustainability goals tie in with the aims of the UK packaging reforms. Over half of those polled during the OPRL webinar (57.7 per cent), named plastic reduction as a key sustainability goal....

Compliance expert Valpak by Reconomy has published its latest update on the quantity of packaging placed on the UK market in 2022. James Skidmore, Director of Consulting at Valpak, explained that the PackFlow 2023 reports, commissioned by WRAP, show that, for most...

Valpak’s Impact Report 2023 is live! For people who aren't aware of Valpak's work outside of compliance, there's so much in here – voluntary compliance schemes, getting the most use out of data, and ways to prepare for a more sustainable future across business and...

Speaking at Wales’ first Festival of Seaweed, Dr Alex Newnes – co-founder and COO at PlantSea – will explain how seaweed can replace plastic packaging to tackle microplastics, reduce carbon and contribute to a resilient green economy. PlantSea is an award-winning...

Exciting news! I have been nominated in the Communications or Marketing Professional of the Year! The list of nominees holds some stellar names, so I'm feeling extremely proud and of the company I find myself in! You can find the full list of nominees here:...

OPRL has welcomed Defra’s confirmation that OPRL’s ‘Recycle’ label is already compliant with new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging rules. During an online Business Readiness Forum on Thursday 11 April, Defra announced that labelling requirements for...

OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) has appointed Jude Allan as interim MD, to cover Dr Margaret Bates’ secondment to Defra. Bates will spend up to two years seconded as Head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) for Packaging Scheme Administrator. She...

Following a rigorous recruitment campaign, Dr Margaret Bates has been appointed to the role of Head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) for Packaging Scheme Administrator. Dr Bates is the Managing Director of OPRL, the not-for-profit company which helps...

Environmental compliance scheme Valpak Ltd is celebrating after winning one of the top national awards in its industry, for its carbon-free battery collection service.

Environmental compliance scheme Valpak Ltd is celebrating after winning one of the top national awards in its industry, for its carbon-free battery collection service.

Valpak donated £5 for every battery box requested, a total of £5K for local mental charity Springfield MIND.

Valpak asks: are electricla retailers prepared for in-store WEEE take-back?

Carolyn Cross’ survey and article for MRW magazine showed that just over half of women in the waste management industry have experienced some form of sexual harassment incident.

FCC Environment celebrates landmark year

Congratulations to Valpak on being shortlisted for all four of its categories of the National Recycling Awards

Circular Yorkshire aims to be the UK’s first circular region. Amur’s waste reduction case study features in Circular Yorkshire’s new set of resources and strategy.

Standing room only at RWM’s Packaging Theatre

Businesses in Cambridge are trialling the UK’s first zero-emission, bike-driven waste battery service.

Henderson Island expedition bags six tonnes of waste, but prevention is the only viable option to halt the tide of marine plastic litter.

As valuable resources become more scarce, one option is the extraction of materials from landfill and e-waste.

Packaging compliance scheme Valpak has laid out a ‘collaborative alternative’ to the government’s options for EPR reform.

Businesses in Cambridge are trialling the UK’s first zero-emission, bike-driven waste battery service.

PAS110 brings recognition for consistency and robust procedures, allowing digestate to be classed as a quality product.