analysis indicates a total UK packaging recycling rate by 2030 of 78%, with the estimated recycling rates for each material exceeding those set in the European Union.

Mar 24, 2021 · The current producer responsibility system for packaging has been in place since 1997 and predates the introduction of devolved government in Scotland and Wales in 1999. It operates UK-wide under GB and parallel Northern Ireland regulations.

outlined our proposals on the introduction of EPR for packaging across the UK. The Government Response published in March 2022 confirmed how we intend to implement EPR for packaging. This can be found here EPR Consultation Government response template (publishing.service.gov.uk).

Jul 28, 2023 · Following consultations in 2019 and 2021, the UK Government and Devolved Administrations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales confirmed in March 2022 the proposals to introduce Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging.

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Overall packaging recycling rates will be reported for the UK and for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales separately, taking account of material collected and recycled under the Extended Producer Responsibility and the deposit

Feb 18, 2019 · We also want fewer packaging items to be littered and for it to be easier for people and businesses to recycle their packaging waste. Reforming the packaging waste system addresses these ambitions and the commitments made by all national governments in the UK.

7.8 The UK Government and the Devolved Administrations have initiated a project in partnership with trade bodies representing producers, to establish the likely data requirements under the new Extended Producer Responsibility scheme and to develop an approach to modulated fees that the Scheme Administrator could choose to adopt. 2. The

EPR system. The packaging format list will underpin how modulated fees work to deliver core objectives around recyclability, high quality recycling and re-use systems.

Mar 26, 2022 · The Government Response to the 2021 consultation on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) outlined our decision to retain the PRN/PERN system as an interim solution for managing payments for non-household packaging waste.