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Packaging regulations: environmental requirements, recycling
How UK organisations that supply or import packaging should comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
An overview of the recyclability assessment methodology (RAM). Under extended producer responsibility for packaging, large producers must report the recyclability of some packaging materials
UK organisations that are affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging may need to get evidence of packaging waste recycling and pay disposal fees.
How to apply for accreditation, comply with your accreditation and packaging waste technical information.
Local authorities can find out how and when they’ll start to receive funding to manage packaging waste, including actions chief executives need to take.
How to classify and describe your business waste so you can know how to manage and dispose of it - what you need to do, List of Waste (LoW) codes, technical guidance.
Guidance for organisations who may need to report packaging data because they are affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging
Check what classifies as plastic, recycled plastic and packaging components, and if the packaging you manufacture or import is subject to the tax.
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