Compliance Schemes

DRS Resource deposit return scheme
What do new details of deposit return scheme mean for industry?

In a consultation response released today (20 January), Defra has confirmed details of the incoming deposit return scheme (DRS).

European Commission
What do EU plastic and packaging reforms mean for the industry?

Legislation aims to decrease instances of overpackaging and the use of virgin materials

Small waste electrical and electronic equipment
£2.5 million fund to drive collection of electrical waste

Material Focus initiative will encourage innovation to make recycling of small electrical waste products easier for the public

Clothing in a shop
CMA to investigate ASOS, Boohoo and Asda over ‘green’ claims
By
Amelia Kelly
| 2 August 2022 |
The body will consider whether firms’ statements, labelling, and certifications could mislead buyers
Veolia waste vehicle
Veolia introduces cloud-based system to support UK operations
By
Alice Lang
| 25 July 2022 |
The system aims to support flexibility, compliance and traceability for hazardous and non-hazardous waste. 
Recolight
Recolight: CEO highlights circular economy in lighting industry
By
Amelia Kelly
| 25 July 2022 |
At a stakeholder event, Nigel Harvey outlined the company’s initiatives that are supporting the sector’s transition
Collection of recycled WEEE
UK closer to meeting WEEE targets, 2021 data reveals
By
Alice Lang
| 1 March 2022 |
The new the figures are ‘more positive than anticipated’, outperforming previous years
Mixed plastic waste
New in Brief – 18/02/22
By
Emma Love
| 18 February 2022 |
A roundup of news from the waste and resources industry, featuring MYGroup and Veolia
WEEE
Recolight announces record growth in 2021
By
Emma Love
| 15 February 2022 |
A total of 19 companies joined the WEEE compliance scheme last year
View of computer motherboard
Material Focus sets out role of matching for UK WEEE industry
By
Alice Lang
| 9 February 2022 |
New research finds such a system could reduce competition among PCSs and encourage collection
Packaging
Recycling and packaging industries express ‘significant doubts’ over Defra EPR proposals
By
Emma Love
| 17 September 2021 |
The ESA and 13 other national trade bodies stated their position in an open letter to the Government
Pile of waste electrical and electronic items
Eunomia invites producers and retailers to shape new European legislation
By Resource |
15 September 2021 |
The consultancy is investigating compliance with extended producer responsibility obligations in online markets
Four bins, from left to right – yellow, blue, red, and green
Study links EPR innovation with competitive environments
By
Emma Love
| 22 July 2021 |
A recent study published by Adelphi finds that EPR schemes tend to thrive when in competition with multiple PROs
Valpak and RECOUP partner to boost recycling knowledge in schools
By
Kai Malloy
| 21 June 2021 |
Valpak and RECOUP’s interactive school resources use extraterrestrials to teach the importance of recycling plastic
Batteries
Ecosurety launches second Exploration Fund
By
Lidia Creech
| 8 June 2021 |
The producer compliance scheme is offering funding of up to £150,000 per project to tackle the negative impact of packaging, batteries or electronic waste on the environment
Pepsi bottle
WRAP calls for Recycle Week 2021 sponsors
By
Lidia Creech
| 7 June 2021 |
The organisation has urged more businesses to ‘lead by example’ by sponsoring this year’s Recycle Week from 20-26 September 
DRS and EPR most effective policy measures to tackle plastic waste in the Mediterranean
By
Lidia Creech
| 29 April 2021 |
Research carried out by Eunomia Research and Consulting found that these schemes will effectively reduce the amount of single-use plastic litter in the Mediterranean region
DRS and EPR most effective policy measures to tackle plastic waste in the Mediterranean
By
Lidia Creech
| 29 April 2021 |
Research carried out by Eunomia Research and Consulting found that these schemes will effectively reduce the amount of single-use plastic litter in the Mediterranean region
Ben Brown
2021 to herald biggest change in biowaste market in recent years
By
Lidia Creech
| 23 December 2020 |
With mandatory food waste collections now on the horizon decisions need to be made about collection and treatment. WRM Director Ben Brown considers what this means for the coming year
UK governments join forces with industry to expand EPR system
By
Fiona Binns
| 17 December 2020 |
An extended producer responsibility (EPR) scheme that will hold producers accountable for recyclability of products to be rolled out by July 2021 in all four nations of the UK
Silage wrap on bales of hay
Environment Agency cracks down on agricultural plastic waste
By
Lidia Creech
| 24 November 2020 |
Regulatory body has called on farmers and agricultural businesses to check their waste management processes to halt illegal exports from the UK
Waste falling from conveyor belt at a recycling facility
£1.5 million university research project targets plastic waste streams
By
Lidia Creech
| 19 November 2020 |
The University of Manchester has been awarded funding by UKRI to simplify recycling methods and reduce plastic pollution
Food packaging waste
£8 million investment in sustainable packaging
By
Lidia Creech
| 18 November 2020 |
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced that ten university-led projects will receive funding to tackle plastic pollution under the Smart Sustainable Plastic Packaging (SSPP) Challenge.