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ADEPT denies that EPR should be delayed due to the cost of living crisis

The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has today (5 August) reacted unequivocally to suggestions that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) should be abandoned because of the current cost of living crisis.


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Poll reveals 89 per cent want plastic pint cups banned
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Amelia Kelly
| 29 April 2022 |
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| 29 April 2022 |
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| 26 April 2022 |
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| 21 April 2022 |
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| 13 April 2022 |
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The body has welcomed the policies with ‘strong support’
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| 1 April 2022 |
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| 1 April 2022 |
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| 29 March 2022 |
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| 29 March 2022 |
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| 28 March 2022 |
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Implementation of the system has been pushed back to 2024
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| 23 March 2022 |
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| 18 March 2022 |
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| 16 March 2022 |
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| 1 February 2022 |
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| 1 February 2022 |
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