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Published: 19th August 2026
Valpak research helps councils understand the flexible plastics challenge
Newly published research by Valpak by Reconomy, commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA), gives local authorities detailed evidence on the volumes, costs and practical challenges associated with household flexible plastics collections. The research was carried out while councils in…
Published: 1st July 2026
Packaging specialists join forces to create PackReady
Compliance specialist Valpak by Reconomy and innovation expert ThePackHub have teamed up to launch PackReady – a new service that provides advice on current and upcoming legislation, innovative design changes and data-driven solutions. The partnership combines regulatory expertise and data-led…
Published: 13th April 2026
Valpak by Reconomy launches global EPR platform
Valpak by Reconomy is bringing industry-leading tools to the global market, with the launch of its Global Data Insights Platform. The platform provides rapid analysis of large data volumes, helping brands and retailers to manage packaging obligations, recyclability and EPR costs across multiple…
Published: 24th February 2026
Valpak responds to rise in WEEE targets
The UK’s largest compliance scheme, Valpak by Reconomy, has responded to a provisional increase in WEEE targets for 2026. Defra has proposed a rise of 4.64 per cent. The announcement also saw an increase in target for small mixed WEEE, which the department linked to changes such as positive trends…
Published: 10th February 2026
Promotion news: Valpak appoints Phillip Crum to Director of Data Insights
Valpak by Reconomy has marked a major expansion across its data services with the promotion of Phillip Crum to the role of Director of Data Insights. Crum has already spent 11 years at Valpak, most recently shaping Valpak’s Supplier Data Hub and Insight Platform to drive automation, improve data…
Published: 16th December 2025
UCL wins ‘Beyond The Bin’ funding bid with proposal for first behavioural systems map focused on cup recycling
The National Cup Recycling Scheme has announced the winner of its ‘Beyond the Bin’ project fund competition. The Centre for Behaviour Change, based at University College London (UCL), will receive over £44,000 to fund research into the barriers to recycling paper cups in mainstream systems and…
