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Plastic Packaging Tax consultation released
Meet our new Carbon Literacy trainer: Ian Madle
2026 Q1 recycling data paints a mixed picture of the year so far
Exchange for Change set flat deposit return rate at 20p
Meet our new Carbon Literacy trainer: Sonia Drake-Pighini
Ecosurety strengthens board with senior digital appointment
UK Packaging Pact launches to drive the next phase of circular packaging in the UK
Exchange for Change release material specification guidance for the UK Deposit Return Scheme
Q4 2025 recycling data shows a strong finish to the year
DRS explained - What we know so far, what we don't, and what businesses should do now
Ecosurety wins Sustainability award at the Bristol Life Awards
Defra release consultation on Packaging Waste Recycling Note (PRN) reforms
FDF & INCPEN collaboration appointed as EPR Producer Responsibility Organisation
FPF FlexCollect wins edie award for partnership and collaboration
Ecosurety calls for urgent action to safeguard UK plastics recycling and accelerate long-term circular progress
Government steps in to maintain stability in first year of packaging EPR
Exchange for Change release first batch of guidance for DRS
Why packaging data has never been more important: Insights from Packaging Innovations 2026
Welsh Deposit Return Scheme confirms glass inclusion and lays regulations
Tackling food contamination - time recycling cleaned up its act!
Wales launches street binned and littered packaging EPR payments consultation
UK Deposit Management Organisation launches ‘Exchange for Change’ trading name
Clarification on RAM outcomes for flexible plastic packaging
The West Coast leads: Washington state strengthens the momentum behind US EPR reform
Ecosurety Director appointed to PackUK Steering Group
Environmental Omnibus: Will simplification accelerate circularity?
2025 in review - a packaging policy round up
PackUK release illustrative year 2 waste management fees
From classroom to community: Pupils lead the charge against plastic waste
Autumn budget 2025: Updates for Plastic Packaging Tax and Extended Producer Responsibility
Ecosurety supports Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme for transparent and traceable recycling data
Ecosurety expands reuse strategy through acquisition of City to Sea’s award-winning Refill Return assets
New packaging EPR updates laid in parliament
Ecosurety recognised for climate leadership with Gold Carbon Literate Organisation status
Q3 2025 recycling data reveals mixed recycling performance
EPR across the pond - navigating the US packaging landscape
Producers reminded to capture nation of sale and plastic bag data
PackUK publishes RAM roadmap outlining developments to 2030
From laundry to legislation - navigating Europe’s textiles EPR
FlexCollect pilots prove flexible plastics collection is possible
FPF FlexCollect: A UK first, now inspiring global action
UK businesses back global Plastic Pollution Treaty
Q2 2025 recycling data reveals mixed recycling performance
Introducing Lendable: No fees, no fuss, no single-use waste
New Ecosurety impact report targets packaging sector progress
Fibre-based composite and paper/board reporting update
Recyclability Assessment Methodology: Regulatory Position Statement released
Final EPR base fees and fee modulation to 2029 announced
A new era for packaging: scaling reuse in the UK
EPR, RAM and DRS – Why packaging data accuracy has never mattered more
How to avoid the most common data collection mistakes
Ecosurety supports school refill shops to fight plastic pollution
MPs debate EPR and impact on the glass sector
Stepping up for the planet in 50km charity challenge
DRS Deposit Management Organisation announced for England, Scotland and Northern Ireland
PackUK release Recyclability Assessment Methodology v1.1
Accelerating glass circularity: highlights from our latest workshop
Spring 2025 EPR policy round up
Q4 2024 recycling data shows strong recycling performance
Edie 25 - What’s next for circularity, reuse, and sustainable packaging?
What does it mean to be a B Corp in the packaging recycling world?
Scaling the reuse revolution: Highlights from the Global Reuse Summit
Producers should prepare for recyclability assessments now
PackUK seek applicants for expert EPR groups
Plastic and paper bag reporting in England – are you prepared?
EA issue Regulatory Position Statement for nation of sale and self-managed organisation waste
Ecosurety partner with City To Sea on the Global Reuse Summit 2025
Ecosurety champions ambitious Borrow Cup scheme in Glasgow
DRS regulations passed through House of Commons
EPR scheme administrator formally launched as PackUK
EA release consultation on packaging EPR enforcement
Final Recyclability Assessment Methodology released
Defra release third version of packaging illustrative base fees
EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation adopted
Defra cancel mandatory cup take back
Government publish Simpler Recycling update
Packaging EPR regulations debated in House of Commons
PA consulting release second draft of the Recyclability Assessment Methodology
Q3 2024 recycling data shows strong recycling performance
HMRC approve chemical recycling in Plastic Packaging Tax
Three ways to avoid unintended consequences with packaging changes
Draft EPR Statutory Instrument (SI) laid in parliament
PA consulting release draft Recyclability Assessment Methodology
Refill Return Cup Scheme to launch in Cardiff
Defra reissue illustrative base fees
Mandatory EPR labelling provisions delayed
Ecosurety launches new public website and branding
Packaging policy round-up – what you need to know
DEFRA release illustrative packaging EPR base fees
Ecosurety release 2023/2024 Impact Report
Q2 2024 recycling data shows strong performance in H1
Ecosurety continue to step up for refill and reuse
Ecosurety renews B Corp™ certification with flying colours
Ecosurety sponsor the 2024 Carbon Literate Organisation Awards
Record-breaking volume of aluminium recycled in 2023
Government publish updates to ‘Simpler Recycling’ scheme
Draft packaging EPR regulations sent to European Union and World Trade Organisation
European Parliament introduce regulations to improve packaging sustainability
Q1 2024 recycling data reveals good performance in most materials
Deposit Return Scheme for all UK nations set for 2027
All EPR mandatory labelling pushed back to 2027
Q4 2023 packaging recycling data reveals reasonable performance for most materials
Packaging EPR data regulations set for new update
Final two local authorities join FPF FlexCollect
Provisional agreement reached on the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation
Centre for circular economy research to open in the UK
Aldi pioneers transparency in flexible plastic recycling via the Flexible Plastic Fund
Ground-breaking UK technology to power Finland’s largest plastic recycling plant
Household recycling rates in England have decreased
Encouraging insights released from flexible plastic kerbside recycling collection pilots
Interim EPR steering group appointed by Defra
Defra lay upcoming EPR data regulation amendments in parliament
OPRL update online labelling rules
Republic of Ireland release DRS communications guidance
Delay to nation of sale packaging data submission
Delay to small organisation packaging EPR data obligations
Ecosurety gains Carbon Literate Organisation Silver status
2023 trees planted to celebrate 20 years of Ecosurety
European Union votes on new packaging rules
Reading and North Herts Councils join FPF FlexCollect
2024 packaging recycling targets to remain largely unchanged
Ecosurety champions reuse through humourous campaign
Wales announces business recycling collections regulations
Ecosurety appoints new Chair of the board
Blueprint released for running a successful returnable cup scheme
Q3 2023 packaging data shows strong performance against most materials
Ecosurety divests from WEEE and Batteries compliance
Government release long awaited response to consistent recycling consultation
Ecosurety publishes response to EPR consultation
Defra opens applications for EPR scheme administrator steering group
‘Consistent recycling collections’ reform rebranded ‘Simpler recycling’ by Defra
Ecosurety Policy Manager Louisa Goodfellow shortlisted for Rising Star award
Defra release regulatory position statement on packaging EPR data reporting
Plastic packaging tax collects £41 million more than predicted
Packaging EPR producer enrolment now live on gov.uk
Government release Waste Prevention Programme: Maximising Resources, Minimising Waste
Previous packaging reporting requirements to continue alongside EPR
Q2 2023 packaging results show continued strong performance
Defra release consultation on draft packaging EPR regulations
Packaging EPR fees delayed to 2025
HMRC release consultation on Plastic Packaging Tax mass balance approach
Defra states packaging EPR timelines remain ‘unchanged’
Europe proposes mandatory EPR for textiles
NAO report states that DEFRA lacks effective plan to reduce waste
Ecosurety supports expansion of Open 3P Data Standard
Ecosurety funded Refill Return Cup Scheme launches in Bristol
Somerset and Newcastle Councils join FPF FlexCollect
Scotland announces further delay to DRS until 2025
Scottish DRS told to go ahead without glass
Recycling flexible plastics – Key insights for a sustainable future
Q1 2023 packaging results show unexpected high performance
Scottish DRS launch delayed to March 2024
Toolkit launched to help reduce packaging waste in the construction industry
Changes to Scottish DRS set to benefit small businesses
Alupro launches roadmap to increase UK aerosol recycling
2022 packaging targets met but with vastly reduced carry out
Ecosurety funded mobile e-waste project releases blueprint impact report
Ecosurety unveils packaging EPR resource to help confused producers
Ecosurety releases its 2022/2023 impact report
Defra announce updates to packaging EPR guidance
Researchers unveil a simplified plastic recycling system for UK households
Ecosurety turns 20 years: Interview with founder Steve Clark
Plastic packaging tax rate increases
Ecosurety supports first of its kind soft plastic recycling site in Fife
5 things to add to your EPR priority list
Packaging EPR reporting requirements now in force
£22m Scottish DRS support package announced
Proposed changes to EU packaging regulations set to impact UK
Progress continues towards packaging EPR clarity
Unpacking Mintel's Global Packaging Trends 2023 report
Maldon District Council joins FPF FlexCollect
Open 3P packaging data project secures additional funding to expand scope
DRS confirmed for 2025 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Fixy pilot scheme - an electricals repair and reuse success story
Producers must register for Scottish DRS before it’s too late
England single-use plastic ban to be enforced from October 2023
What Ireland’s initial DRS launch means for producers
Scotland’s DRS ‘will go live’ despite significant doubt
New report from Defra reveals carbon impact of household waste
Ecosurety Exploration Fund project with ReLondon receives National Recycling Award
Slow Threads: a call for sustainable fashion
Draft EU legislation sets ambitious packaging precedent
Packaging EPR draft Statutory Instrument and new guidance sets out data requirements
Six top tips to know when applying for B Corp certification
Q3 packaging figures show recovery across some materials
Defra enters talks on a global plastics treaty
Government release response to PRN reform consultation
Packaging EPR guidance updated by government
Cheltenham and South Gloucestershire join the UK’s biggest flexible plastic household collection and recycling pilot
New #InTheLoop toolkit closes the loop on recycling on-the-go
A new sustainable fashion fair to launch in Glasgow
Ecosurety releases fifth annual impact report
Ecosurety supports cross-industry aerosol recycling initiative
Disappointing Q2 2022 packaging figures released
Ecosurety Exploration Fund project with ReLondon delivers 152% boost to recycling rates from purpose-built flats
Ecosurety recognised as a 2022 Best For The World™ B Corps for its governance
ZAP project first report released: The plastic packaging problem on construction sites
#InTheLoop recycling on-the-go campaign arrives in Lambeth
Defra publish consultation on mandatory food waste reporting
From recycling to reuse: change is on the horizon
Ecosurety reveals its final Exploration Fund project: the Bristol Refill Cup Scheme
2020 UK recycling rates fall everywhere except Wales
Ecosurety shares summary of PRN consultation response
Q1 2022 unverified packaging recycling data not as positive as hoped
FPF FlexCollect - the UK’s biggest flexible plastic household collection and recycling pilot goes live
Defra publish highly anticipated response to packaging EPR consultation
Defra releases consultation on mandatory digital waste tracking
Concerns raised over definitions within plastic packaging tax
Brands call for global treaty to reduce plastic pollution
Plastics Packaging Portal project reveals insights and seeks more participants
Wales bucks trend of decreasing household recycling in UK
EPR packaging litter costs model released
DEFRA launch public consultation on single-use plastic bans
Environment Bill finally passed by Parliament
#InTheLoop improves on-the-go recycling in the West Midlands
Ministers publish UK’s Net Zero Strategy
Ecosurety funded innovation to facilitate flexible plastics recycling ready for commercial scale
WRAP publishes Sustainable Clothing Action Plan final report
ASA issues statement after release of Green Claims Code
Ecosurety backed kerbside return scheme pilot proves its value to brands and households
New guidance published to maximise textiles reuse and recycling
Ecosurety support OPRL #MakeItEasy campaign for a single recycling label design
OPRL consortium wins £150k Innovate UK funding for packaging data to drive sustainability
Ecosurety recognised with ‘Best for the World 2021™’ B Corp status
Interventions rolled out as part of Ecosurety funded project to boost recycling from flats
Environment Agency warns about potential removal of incorrect PRNs and PERNs
Environmental Services Association release net zero emissions strategy for the UK recycling and waste sector
Ecosurety promotes Robbie Staniforth to Innovation and Policy Director
Why joining the government Advisory Committee on Packaging matters
Ecosurety boosts flexible plastic recycling in UK with FMCG and retail leaders
Cross-industry coffee pod recycling scheme goes live across the UK
Ecosurety commits to be net zero before 2030
Ecosurety appoints Will Ghali as CEO
Tackling the sizable problem of bulky waste EPR
The 2020 Ecosurety Exploration Fund winners revealed
Ecosurety partners with industry giants to create voluntary recycling scheme for coffee pods
Ecosurety appoints Discovery Manager to accelerate positive impact on UK recycling
#InTheLoop reveals 2.1 million items collected and recycled
Launching The Rubbish Book – everything you need to know about recycling
Small change leads to huge improvement in consumer behaviour
Details of new OPRL labelling rules confirmed
Environment Agency packaging monitoring plan released
#LeedsByExample 12-month impact report reveals key findings
Ecosurety launch £1million fund to accelerate waste-reduction innovation and research
First on-street coffee cup recycling scheme in Wales goes live in Swansea
Packaging Scheme Forum (PSF) urges government to act ahead of looming PRN crisis
Building producer responsibility for construction and demolition waste
Packaging recycling – the long view to 2023
Defra release long awaited packaging consultations
Defra release Resources and Waste Strategy for England
Horizon scanning UK Extended Producer Responsibility – what you need to know
UK compliance sector launches new Packaging Scheme Forum
New penalties for non-recyclable plastic packaging in France
Ecosurety joins OPRL as first compliance scheme member
Beware the new German packaging law
Not enough plastic recycling plants in the UK
Norway proposes statutory Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging
Ecosurety becomes first UK compliance scheme to be B Corp certified
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