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Check what classifies as plastic, recycled plastic and packaging components, and if the packaging you manufacture or import is subject to the tax.
How to choose a waste recovery or disposal method and assess its risks when applying for or changing your bespoke environmental permit.
An independent research report.
How to work out the weight of plastic packaging components and each material used to make them, to check if you must register for Plastic Packaging Tax and include them on your return.
How to apply for accreditation, comply with your accreditation and packaging waste technical information.
New approach puts an end to confusing recycling and excessive bins
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Public and private waste collectors must follow the regulation on collecting certain wastes separately.
Find out what records and accounts you must keep to support the information that you submit on your Plastic Packaging Tax return.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) - retailer and wholesaler responsibilities, waste collection and compliance schemes.
Information for consumers.
Obligated packaging producers must register and meet their waste packaging recycling responsibilities.
From 1 October 2024, more materials facilities will need to sample and report their waste. Sampling and reporting will be more detailed and more frequent under the amended regulations.
When a material is waste, is a by-product or meets ‘end of waste’ status.
Increase sustainability throughout the lifecycle of your technology.
Get help to classify plastics for import and export.
How to assess household and non-household packaging from 2024 onwards if you’re a UK organisation affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
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