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Welcome to Beyondly Buddies - your friendly environmental experts.

Knowledge to help you be more confident about environmental matters.

Our buddies are experienced Beyondly team members and partners who share insights designed to support you in keeping abreast of all environmental topics relevant to your business.

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Advice, Knowledge, Community.

Beyondly Buddies is our hub for communicating expert views and thought leadership from our team and industry; we're passionate about sharing our insights and always finding a better way to collectively create a more sustainable world for all.

Whether you want to join a webinar, attend an in-person event, read the latest news or tune into a podcast, our buddies are here to guide you, so you can access key insights in the format that works best for you.

 

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Industry News

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Packaging Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) 2027

On 1 July 2026, the latest methodology for assessing the recyclability of packaging was released; six months before you will have to apply it to your packaging.

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EU Update: Destruction of unsold goods and disclosure requirements

From 19 July, the next phase of the EU’s Ecodesign Regulation, ESPR, will begin for large companies. Michael Jennings details the ban on destruction of unsold goods and disclosure requirements.

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Unpacking the value of the PRN system 

Alex Hilton explores why the UK's Packaging Recovery Note (PRN) system has consistently delivered national recycling targets for nearly 30 years, despite growing calls for reform.

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Plastic Packaging Tax consultation: Mandatory certification for recycled content

On 19 May 2026, HMRC opened a new consultation into the UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) regulation focusing on mandatory third-party certification for mechanically recycled plastic content.

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Workplace WEEE recycling in Wales: What has changed?

As of 6 April 2026, all workplaces must separate out any unwanted small waste electrical items (sWEEE) for onward recycling.

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SECR Review 2026: Is UK carbon reporting driving real impact?

We've outlined the key findings following the release of the SECR Post-Implementation Review on 26th May 2026, which assessed the impact of the regulations since being implemented in 2019.
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UK SRS: What the new standards mean for businesses and what’s next

Following the release of the UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) S1 and S2 in February, discover the key requirements, what the standards mean for businesses, and the next steps.

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What’s happening in the world of policy: April 2026

A month of relative calm in the UK was matched by rising political and regulatory tensions across the EU. Our round-up includes key updates.

On-Demand

Our 'On-Demand' webinars give you access to those you have missed! Catch up with our Beyondly Buddies, covering various topics across sustainability, resource efficiency, and policy. To view these webinars, simply click on the 'All Webinars' button.

Upcoming webinars

Upcoming webinars offer insightful sessions for those interested in our services. We provide submission assistance, marketing updates, and policy change details to help participants adapt to the evolving landscape.

ESOS Phase 4: Six Months To Go - Are You Ready?

Managing International Regulations in 2026: stay compliant, stay competitive

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What’s changing for pEPR and what does it mean for large organisations?

Turning EPR complexity into confidence: Smarter packaging & data management with Beyondly

What is changing in WEEE and what it means for producers

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Environmental Policy & Regulatory Shifts for 2026: Shaping the Year Ahead

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EPR is Expanding: How to stay ahead of new markets and new waste streams

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Sustainability Strategy SOS: Meeting Stakeholder Demands

Beyondly Buddies Podcast - Episode 4: Is COP fit for Purpose?

Beyondly Buddies Podcast - Episode 3: In Conversation with Sustainability Champion Kate Hutchinson

Beyondly Buddies Podcast - Episode 2: The real impact of waste plastics on our oceans

Beyondly Buddies Podcast - Episode 1: The meaning of B Corp

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