Defra has just published their Resources and Waste Newsletter covering the various issues that were discussed in the Business Readiness Forum on 1 August including:
- Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) – the whole value chain collaborative approach under the revised timeline. Read more…
- Collecting and Reporting Packaging Data – EPR obligations to collate, upload and submit data. Read more…
- Updated Extended Producer Responsibility Data Statutory Instrument – agreed positions on the National Packaging Waste Database. Read more…
- Current Producer Responsibility Regime – the ‘2007 Regulations’ will continue to be in force in 2024. Read more…
- Extended timetable for disposal fees and local authority payments – creation of a system of fees and payments that works for everyone. Read more…
- Consultation on draft regulations that underpin Extended Producer Responsibility – feedback closes on Monday 9 October 2023. Read more…
- Mandatory cups takeback obligation will be introduced in 2025 – engagement activities scheduled over this summer. Read more…
- Materials Facilities sampling and reporting – new requirements to enhance the data on the composition of waste, including packaging. Read more…
- Maximising Resources, Minimising Waste Programme published – previously known as the Waste Prevention Programme for England. Read more…
- Reporting by large food businesses in England – consultation response published. Read more…
A copy of the slides can be found here.