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In this article, our Policy & Public Affairs Advisor, Michael Jennings, provides a rundown of the big environmental policy news from February 2026.
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Defra has published its proposed 2026 UK household WEEE collection targets, increasing the provisional total to 550,902 tonnes and inviting stakeholder feedback.
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PackUK have confirmed that there will be no change to the pre-published base fees for Year 1. This article lays out what's next for producers.
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The UK Government has agreed to make a UK Internal Market Act exclusion for Welsh Government to include single-use glass bottles in Wales as part of their Deposit Return Scheme.
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This article delves into producer pEPR fees and invoice resubmissions: how base fees are calculated, what happened in practice, why fees may now increase, and what happens next.
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To mark its 20-year anniversary, Beyondly is celebrating the defining moments and achievements that have shaped their legacy.
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Published by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) on Tuesday 13 Jan, we now have the first look at the technical proposal for harmonised packaging labels for PPWR.
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In this expert thought piece, Michael Jennings, our Policy & Public Affairs Advisor, discusses the hidden costs of packaging EPR and why preparation is key.
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The European Commission is seeking feedback on its EU Batteries labelling draft implementing regulation ahead of finalisation and publication.
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Explore our timeline of major events for the coming year under some key headings, starting with pEPR updates, fees, and the related DRS regulations.
Read how Tradelinens partnered with Beyondly for expert guidance and support on their journey towards becoming a certified B Corp and joining a community of companies using business as a force fo...
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In the latest Environmental Omnibus, the European Commission has announced potential rollbacks on many environmental regulations and protections.
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On 16 December 2025, the EA updated the previous RPS 330* in England to include the collection and reporting of plastic and paper bags supplied in England during 2025.
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PackUK have now announced the illustrative first glance peek at what the potential costs for this packaging could be when confirmed after April 2026, for NoL raised later that year.
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On 15 & 16 October, Beyondly exhibited at London Packaging Week, London’s Home of Packaging Innovation and Design, at the ExCeL exhibition and convention centre.
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The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will apply to all businesses placing packaging on the EU market -including UK exporters - and it introduces major changes rolling out from...
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We are delighted to announce that Beyondly has successfully recertified as a B Corp, a testament to our long-standing and continued commitment to using business as a force for good. Not only that...
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COP30 delivered a mix of progress and hesitation. While climate finance, just transition, forests, and circularity all moved forward, the failure to agree a fossil fuel phase-out left a clear gap...
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The Autumn Budget is one of two key financial announcements given in a financial year, reflecting governments priorities for the coming year and beyond.
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In November, B Lab released further updates to the new B Corp certification standards, following the initial launch in April 2025. The current version of the new standards was released in August ...
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Businesses are under increasing pressure from a range of sources to measure and disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In particular, this pressure is coming from customers down the suppl...
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On Monday 3 November 2025, the Packaging EPR Amending Regulations 2025 were laid before parliament to be debated and come into effect from 1 January 2026, subject to parliamentary approval.
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On 23 October 2025, Beyondly were announced as the winners of this year's ESG Impact Award at the 2025 Yorkshire Excellence in HR Awards.
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On 22 October 2025, PackUK confirmed the material sub-categories that producers will have to gather and report packaging data against for the first years of pEPR.
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Our Director of Policy & Public Affairs, Alex Hilton, recently spoke with Walpole in an interview about Beyondly becoming an Associate Partner of the association.
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As the global food and drink sector grapples with an array of challenges: feeding a growing population, volatile supply chains and extreme weather events, the overarching pressure to reduce envir...
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For both growing and established businesses, the pressure is mounting. And while many recognise the need for action, but knowing where to begin can be a challenge in itself. This is where ESG (En...
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On 13 October, the UK Government launched a new consultation on the 2025 compliance fee under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013.
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Celebrating London Packaging Week’s 15th anniversary, Easyfairs, organisers of the event, have partnered with Smithers to publish an exclusive report that unveils both the current and projected t...
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The Environment Agency have published a list of companies that submitted an ESOS Phase 3 Action Plan. Action Plans are a new requirement brought in for companies that are obligated under Phase 3 ...
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On 7th October, during the latest Circular Economy Joint Stakeholder Forum, the EA announced the release of the latest version of the Packaging EPR (pEPR) Agreed Positions.
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Implemented as part of Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) in 2024 and now introduced as part of the WEEE regulations on 12th August 2025, Online Marketplaces are now considered a ‘...
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The Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) Technical Advisory Committee (RAM TAC) has published a roadmap outlining future updates to the RAM, helping producers prepare for changes in packagi...
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Starting in 2025, producers are required to assess the recyclability of packaging likely to be disposed of by households, or in public bins, against the RAM (Recyclability Assessment Methodology...
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On the 17 & 18 September, Beyondly enjoyed two busy days at NEC Birmingham, for this years Resource & Waste Management (RWM) Expo.
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There has been an extensive period of debating, negotiating, and demands for political intervention with Danish packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
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Spain has taken a significant step towards advancing a circular fashion economy and tackling textile waste.
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On Tuesday 9th August 2025 the EU Parliament gave the 'final green light' on Textile EPR for all EU member states. This is a much-awaited go ahead, and something we have been eagerly awaiting to ...
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Important Member Notice: Applies to producers supplying household and public bin packaging only.
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Following Brexit, the UK ETS has been the UK’s primary carbon pricing tool. To align the waste and recycling industry with the UK’s net-zero targets and combat rising waste incineration emissions...
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We are delighted to announce that Beyondly has received the esteemed We Invest in People Platinum accreditation, and the We Invest in Wellbeing Platinum accreditation.
Beyondly has taken a significant step in reinforcing its leadership in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) support with the appointment of a new Director of Policy and Public Affairs and the c...
Already working with Beyondly for Packaging EPR, in early 2025, FDD International engaged with Beyondly through their bespoke Navigate service to begin their sustainability journey.
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With the UK’s long-anticipated Circular Economy Strategy expected in the late autumn, there is a growing sense of cautious optimism within the industry.
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While the French Government views the Triman system as a necessary tool to support consumer recycling behaviours and national circular economy goals, the EC has taken legal action against it.
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Earlier this year, B Lab released the new standards for B Corp Certification, which is the most significant change to the standards since the certification framework began in 2006.
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On 10 July 2025, Wales announced its intention to join the rest of the UK in a nationwide DRS rollout by October 2027 albeit with glass still in scope.
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On 7 July 2025, the four UK nations published an RPS allowing producers to use the upcoming amended definitions of FBC and paper or board in the current submission period.
