Company News & Blog | Valpak Limited

Blog, Carbon Footprinting, Sustainability

19 April 2022

We practise what we preach – steps taken to reduce Valpak’s carbon footprint

At Valpak we don't just preach about sustainability we practise it too. Hannah Johnson's latest Blog outlines the steps we take to measure and minimise the business's impact on the environment, and discusses how we can also support other businesses with their sustainability goals.

Blog, Textiles, Waste Management

4 April 2022

Sewing the seeds of change

James Beard summarises the EU Strategy for Sustainable Textiles, outlining measures the EU will be pursuing to improve the environmental performance of the clothing industry, directly impacting UK based companies and influencing the direction of Textile legislation within the UK.

Blog, Compliance, International

22 March 2022

Introduction of Environmental Labelling Requirement in Italy

Ellena Boote, International Account Manager, takes a look at Italy's Environmental Labelling Requirement and what this means for affected businesses.

Blog, Sustainability

10 March 2022

Five Valpak services to help your business meet COP26 objectives and become more sustainable

In the wake of COP26, Lucy Randle outlines five Valpak services that can help businesses to achieve carbon reduction objectives.

Article, Recycling, Recycling Evidence

17 February 2022

PRN accreditation drives MYGroup investment for tackling innovative hard-to-recycle plastics

Valpak was instrumental in helping gain approval for PRN funding for around 1,000 tonnes of PRNs. MYGroup, which offers total waste management recycling for a range of materials, is well-known for its innovative cosmetics take-back scheme with Boots and Body Shop.

Article

24 January 2022

Valpak passes the million-mark milestone through new Product Data Hub reporting

Reconomy Group company Valpak, the UK’s largest provider of environmental compliance, has passed a major milestone, as more than one million packaging weight items have been logged through the company’s new Product Data Hub.

Blog, EPR, Packaging, Plastic Packaging Tax

9 November 2021

UK – a brave new world in a European context

Abbie Burford, Commercial Account Manager, looks at how various European countries meet EU packaging waste requirements and uses her knowledge to predict the shifts businesses may see (in terms of UK environmental compliance reporting and obligations), as a result of forthcoming Extended Producer Responsibility legislation and the Plastic Packaging Tax.

Blog, Compliance, Green Dot, International, Plastic Packaging Tax

7 November 2021

Key amendments to Cypriot waste legislation

So far 2021 has seen many EU Member States making changes to waste regulations. Valpak’s International Account Manager, Ellena Boote, looks at the key amendments in the Cypriot legislation.

Blog, Compliance, International, Plastic Packaging Tax

4 November 2021

How Spain is implementing the Plastic Tax

On 1 January 2021, the European Union introduced a levy on non-recyclable plastic packaging waste, which requires individual countries to help combat the issue of packaging waste. Valpak International Account Manager, Lauren Shrimpton, looks at how Spain has implemented the Plastic Tax.

Blog, Packaging, Trade Associations

2 November 2021

Supporting trade associations – working with Valpak is as easy as pie

Valpak supports several trade associations, informing their members of environmental legislation that affects them. In her latest Blog, Valpak Commercial Account Manager, Abbie Burford, provides a low-down of the Food and Drink Federation's 2021 Awards ceremony and outlines the level of support Valpak can offer trade associations.

Blog, Carbon Management, National Cup Recycling Scheme, Zero Waste to Landfill

1 November 2021

Valpak reaction to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report

Ben Richardson, Director of Procurement, shares Valpak's reaction to the sixth Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report.

Blog, Compliance, Packaging

28 October 2021

Unpacking the myths of the Packaging Waste Regulations

Some businesses may believe that they are not affected by the Packaging Waste Regulations, when they actually do have an obligation. Ross More, Commercial Account Manager, tries to dispel some common misunderstandings in his Blog post.

Article

14 October 2021

South Tyne and Wear residents in the North East are changing lives with new recycling campaign

Under a new initiative which launched across South Tyne and Wear earlier this month, householders are supporting vulnerable people through recycling.

Blog, Compliance, EPR

28 September 2021

Can EPR help do some heavy lifting with bulky waste?

The Government has listed bulky waste in the Resources and Waste Strategy as a potential target area. Ben Richardson discusses the challenges associated with this waste stream, potential focus areas and how Extended Producer Responsibility can tackle the issues.

Blog, Charity, Recycling

20 September 2021

Charity partnership litter pick

Valpak's 2022 nationwide litter pick will aim to deliver both ecological and community benefits. Lucy Randle explains more in her latest Blog...

Blog, International

17 August 2021

EU Plastics Levy – countries not passing costs onto producers

On 1 January 2021, the European Union introduced a levy on non-recycled plastic packaging waste. Maria Mupamombe, International Account Manager, explains what it is, which countries have decided not to pass costs onto producers and what impact it may have.

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Unpacking the value of a compliance scheme – how to make the right choice for your business