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Published: 31st January 2024
Valpak responds to government vape announcement
Responding to the Prime Minister’s recent announcement on disposable vapes, Steve Gough, CEO at the UK’s largest compliance scheme, Reconomy brand Valpak, said that a ban on disposable vapes would be in keeping with industry timescales on vape recycling. Gough said: “This announcement makes…
Published: 4th January 2024
Valpak welcomes Defra’s commitment to collaborative approach to EPR with appointment of Dr Margaret Bates
Steve Gough, CEO at the UK’s largest compliance scheme – Reconomy brand Valpak – has welcomed Defra’s announcement that OPRL’s Dr Margaret Bates has been appointed as Head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) for Packaging Scheme Administrator. Gough said: “Both I, and…
Published: 23rd October 2023
Reconomy brand Valpak: Simpler Recycling will drive recycling to the next level
Reconomy brand Valpak has welcomed Defra’s announcement on Simpler Recycling. Steve Gough, CEO at Valpak – the UK’s largest compliance scheme – said: “Successful recycling hinges on consumer participation. With consistent recycling collections in place across England, packaging brands and…
Published: 23rd October 2023
Reconomy brand Valpak: Simpler Recycling will bring coherence to EPR
Reconomy brand Valpak has welcomed Defra’s announcement on Simpler Recycling. Steve Gough, CEO at Valpak said: “This clarity around waste collections will help local authorities, waste managers and producers to plan ahead. Local authorities have been waiting for guidance to inform service…
Published: 27th September 2023
Reconomy brand Valpak warns ‘last chance for business to have a say on EPR decisions’
As the deadline for the government’s consultation on reforms to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging looms, Reconomy brand Valpak urges cosmetic brands, packaging producers and retailers to make their voices heard. The UK’s largest compliance scheme highlights issues ranging…
Published: 27th September 2023
Reconomy brand Valpak warns ‘last chance for business to have a say on EPR decisions’
As the deadline for the government’s consultation on reforms to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging looms, Reconomy brand Valpak urges building supply brands, packaging producers and retailers to make their voices heard. The UK’s largest compliance scheme highlights issues…
