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Martin Trigg-Knight announced as chair of Packaging Scheme Forum

Martin Trigg-Knight, Head of Packaging at Clarity Environmental, will take on the role as chair of the PSF from 1 July 2021.

17th June 2021

Defra launches final consultation, with release of ‘Consistency in Collections’

Defra has released the Consistency in Collections consultation 6 weeks after the launch of the Extended Producer Responsibility and Deposit Return Scheme Consultations.

26th May 2021

Packaging obligation figures published for 2021

The 2021 packaging recycling obligations have been published on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD), with major changes in both wood and glass grades.

26th May 2021

Further guidance issued on Plastic Packaging Tax

HMRC has issued further detailed guidance on the UK Plastic Packaging Tax, which will be introduced in April 2022.

26th May 2021

Clarity pledges support for #MillionMileMission

We have pledged our support for Keep Britain Tidy’s annual litter campaign, pledging miles to the #MillionMileMission.

26th May 2021

Clarity Environmental launches industry first quality standard for recycling evidence

Packaging producers can now achieve safer, more sustainable and responsible compliance with the packaging regulations, with the launch of a pioneering quality standard for recycling evidence.

5th May 2021

Provisional Q1 packaging data reports good progress

The Environment Agency has released provisional packaging data for the first quarter of 2021 on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD). An administrative error thought to be impacting plastic packaging figures, caution around the data is urged until verified figures are released next month.

29th April 2021