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📦 New UK Packaging Compliance: What You Need to Know! 📦 The UK has recently updated its packaging compliance requirements, and it's essential for businesses to stay informed. As of October 2024, new regulations aim to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainability. Here's a quick rundown of what you need to know: ✅ **Recycling Targets**: The government has increased recycling targets for various materials. For instance, plastic packaging must now meet a 70% recycling rate by 2025. This means businesses need to ensure their packaging is easily recyclable and clearly labelled. ✅ **Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)**: Companies are now more accountable for the lifecycle of their packaging. This includes the costs associated with waste management and recycling. It's crucial to review your packaging processes and work with suppliers who prioritise sustainability. ✅ **Plastic Packaging Tax**: A new tax has been introduced on plastic packaging that contains less than 30% recycled content. This is a push towards using more recycled materials in packaging production. Businesses should consider this when designing and sourcing packaging solutions. Staying compliant not only helps the environment but also enhances your brand's reputation. Let's embrace these changes and work towards a greener future together! 🌍 For more insights or to discuss how these changes impact your business, drop a comment below or get in touch with me at [email protected]. #recruitment #sustainability #packaging

⚡ With EU legislation tightening and consumers growing more environmentally conscious, discover 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 that you can use to your advantage. Read our blog post for the latest insights. Read the 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eaxUfDUN 𝐃𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 hier lesen: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eq4yXKhc #sustainability #packaging #circulardesign #circulareconomy #Nachhaltigkeit #verpackungen

European Parliament adopts new sustainable packaging measures to reduce packaging waste in the EU. The new rules established targets for reducing packaging by 5% by 2030, 10% by 2035 and 15% by 2040. E-commerce companies will be required to ensure that only up to half of their packaging is empty, reducing the amount of packaging used and waste generated. Adopting these sustainable packaging measures early is crucial, as overpackaging will incur taxes. Understanding these regulations and their implications, as well as the importance of ‘doing the right thing’, is essential for compliance from the company and its employees. Read our blog from Unipart Consultancy: https://lnkd.in/embrYmEU For the full article on the impact of this legislation on sustainable packaging and what we at Unipart did to implement sustainable practices into a major media and telecommunications company, read the article: https://lnkd.in/eZ32pBS4 #Sustainability #Packaging #ecommerce

The new sustainable packaging measures mean that companies need to make changes to their packaging in order to avoid additional taxes. If managed correctly, the changes will also unlock reductions in cost and carbon. Unipart Consultancy #Sustainability #Packaging #ecommerce

📢 INDUSTRY NEWS: The UK's Plastic Packaging Tax (#PPT) has revealed a mixed landscape in the fight against plastic waste. Recent figures show that 42% of plastic packaging did not meet the required 30% recycled content and therefore was taxed. On a brighter note, 46% of the plastic packaging did surpass this threshold, indicating a shift towards more sustainable practices ✅. Our CEO, Steve Gough acknowledges the progress but emphasises the need for continued efforts. With £268 million in tax receipts and over 4,600 businesses registered under the PPT, it's evident that the journey towards circularity 🔄 is underway but far from complete. This data serves as a call to action for businesses to innovate and for consumers to demand more environmentally friendly packaging solutions. Read the full article here https://okt.to/jW1OMd via Packaging News #Sustainability #PlasticPackagingTax #CircularEconomy #Recycling

♻️ Europe Gets Serious About Sustainable Packaging ♻️ The EU Parliament just approved new regulations to slash packaging waste and boost a circular economy 🔄 Expect to see less single-use plastic (especially in e-commerce) and more emphasis on reusable and recyclable materials 🌎 Big win for sustainability! 🌱 Read more details down below 👇 #EU #packaging #ecommerce #sustainability #icecatcommerce

Some might wonder: Is this genuinely about exploring alternative sustainable packaging solutions or simply skirting the plastic tax? Either way, Aldi's move seems to capture the best of both! https://lnkd.in/eaaiAu3F #aldi #packaging #plastictax #recycledplastic #sustainablepackaging #crisplover #packagingmaterials #recycle #plasticwaste

✅ Does your business supply, distribute or manufacture goods sold into the EU? ✅ Are you a dealer offering or displaying goods in the EU? ✅ Are you an online marketplace offering goods for sale in the EU? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you need to know about the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation 💡 Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP experts share all the info in their article ▶️ https://ow.ly/8Omi50SC7Ww #Ecodesign #UKRegulatory #UKEnergy #Sustainability #EURegulations Ashley Borthwick | Francesca Hodgson | Victoria Ferguson | Eleni Diamantopoulou

In the world of sustainability, Paperization is a term that has been gaining traction – a clear signal of the transformative shift in the packaging industry. At its core, Paperization is about replacing traditional plastic materials with paper-based alternatives. This shift is being driven by rising consumer demand and increasingly stringent regulations designed to reduce plastic waste. Paper bags are a prime example, showcasing how we can innovate to create reusable, recyclable and cost-effective solutions that align with sustainability goals while meeting regulatory expectations. But this transformation isn’t just about changing materials – it’s about changing mindsets. As businesses and consumers, we have the power to reduce waste and prioritise eco-friendly choices, shaping a greener future for everyone. #Sustainability #Paperization #Innovation #EcoFriendly #PackagingSolutions

What is the EPR scheme in its present form? Bonkers.... top shelf sillyness! The scheme will essentially push many UK food and drink brands away from glass (which is UK made and 100% recyclable) to plastic packaging that is neither. It's shortsighted and will also give imported brands a leg up against localised UK producers as imports won't have the same tax. I'm all for increased recycling rates, and even taxation on packaging, but surely creating an unlevelled playing field for a localised 100% recyclable material is a step backwards? #sustainability #sustainablepackaging