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UK Packaging Pact as successor to UK Plastics Pact
The UK Packaging Pact will carry the legacy of the UK Plastics Pact forward in 2026. Over a ten-year horizon it will deliver an ambitious mission: to optimise packaging, scale reuse and refill, unlock investment in infrastructure and harmonise data.
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Compostable by Design Guidelines
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WRAP Guidance on Compostable Plastic Packaging
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Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) Guidance
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Degradation of compostables in full-scale composting trials
Envar’s report on degradation of compostables in full-scale composting, plus a slides-style summary.
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REA response to WRAP consultation on suitable applications for compostable plastic packaging
Consultation as part of WRAP’s review of its guidance on compostable plastic packaging.
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Defra: Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) Consultations
Defra newsletters announced consultations on a first then a second draft Recycling Assessment Methodology (RAM) Guidance under Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR). The response deadlines were 31st October and 27th November 2024.
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Management of compostables for organic recycling
Report on compostable packaging and non-packaging treatment trials (in-vessel composting and, separately, thermal pressure hydrolysis as part of pre-treatment before AD) and on a system for identifying and classifying different types of plastics. It also includes an overview of depackaging machinery.
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UK Plastics Pact Consultations
The UK Plastics Pact has launched two consultations which will run until 5 PM on 12th September 2024. If you have questions or feedback on either consultation please contact Emily Nichols at [email protected].
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Update on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive
European Parliament validates the provisional agreement it made with the European Council on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation. When the legislative process is completed, the PPWR will amend Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 [on market surveillance and compliance of products] and Directive (EU) 2019/904 [the Single Use Plastics Directive], and repeal Directive 94/62/EC [the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive].
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Response to UK EPR consultation and draft list of 13 material types to disincentivise
REA responds to government’s consultation on draft UK-wide Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations and their draft list of 13 material types to disincentivise.
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REA provide feedback to Defra on industry’s vision for packaging reforms
The REA have provided written feedback to Defra on industry’s vision for packaging reforms (Extended Producer Responsibility).
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Compostable Coalition UK announces its advisory board members
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Vision for packaging system reform
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Guest Blog: 14 tonnes of compostable packaging – on trial!
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Guidance and report: using compostables at events
Guidance and report: using compostables at events
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Establishment of Compostable Coalition UK
Establishment of Compostable Coalition UK
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Government response to EPR consultation
Government has responded to its consultation on Extended Producer Responsibility system for packaging and packaging waste.
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Quality Feedstock Resources
Quality Feedstock Resources – A page bringing together resources aimed at improving the quality of feedstocks for composting and AD. Including guidance, templates and case studies.
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Specific compostables allowed into facilities without ABPR approvals
The REA confirms after discussions with the Animal and Plant Health Agency, Environment Agency and Scottish Environment Protection Agency, that specific compostable packaging and non-packaging items are allowed into facilities without approvals under the Animal By-Products Regulations.