QSA Partners have developed a new initiative that urges the Government to introduce variable Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees without delay. This approach aims to address the complexity of the fashion industry more effectively than a one-size-fits-all system, offering a calibrated approach to incentivise sustainable practices.
Leading fashion brands join forces with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation to transform the industry by scaling circular business models and decoupling revenue from production
Government decision to not include DRS materials in producer costs of packaging extended producer responsibility scheme from 2025 means ‘practical application of the Polluter Pays Principle appears increasingly elusive’.
James Beard, Head of Voluntary Compliance at leading circular economy specialist Reconomy looks at how compliance to meet EPR could lead to innovation for clothing manufacturers and retailers
Too Good To Go, a leading anti-food waste organisation, has spearheaded a coalition comprising over 30 companies from the UK's food, retail, and manufacturing sectors to issue an open letter calling for mandatory public food waste reporting.
EU Parliament passes revisions to the overarching Waste Framework Directive, adding amendments to promote use of ‘ugly’ fruit and vegetables and extending textiles legislation to cover online sales
Fees from the extended producer responsibility scheme should be directed to improving the UK’s recycling infrastructure, according to a manifesto published this week by the UK Food and Drink Federation.
