In the wake of Defra’s consultations – some significant changes to UK producer responsibility may be on the horizon. These changes will see greater responsibility placed on producers to increase recycling and stricter enforcement of compliance.
Join ERP, Thursday 26th, 2pm for a FREE webinar – “Packaging Waste Regulations – am I obligated?” to find out how the new regulations may affect your company and its obligations.
Currently, if your company has a turnover of £2 million annually and handles over 50 tonnes of packaging – as part of a group or individually – you are considered an ‘obligated producer’. However, the new regulations will likely see much lower thresholds, so it is important that your company is compliant now.
Whether or not you believe your business is obligated, being aware of existing legislation and its impact crucial.