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Shared Responsibility and Extended Producer Responsibility: What’s changing?

Clarity explains the key differences between the two systems and how obligated producers will comply with the new regulations.

2nd March 2023

DRS: Progress and setbacks

The Scheme Administrator, Circularity Scotland, for Scotland’s impending Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) announced a “significant package” of measures to support drinks producers prepare for the DRS.

27th February 2023

January PRN data released

Despite concerns in the latter part of the year over a few of the grades meeting their requirements, targets were met once factoring in the 2021 carry over

20th February 2023

England to introduce single-use plastics ban by October 2023

The Environment Secretary, Thérèse Coffey, announced the ban of a range of single-use plastic items in England from October 2023.

2nd February 2023

EU to toughen packaging regulations

The European Commission’s radical proposal to change the rules on packaging is set to reduce packaging waste by 15% per member state per capita by 2040.

1st February 2023

Government Response summary: DRS

This month, Defra announced that a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers will begin in England, Northern Ireland and Wales in October 2025,

15th January 2023

December PRN data released

Despite the satisfactory performance this month, questions around certain grades meeting their overall obligations remain.

10th January 2023