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UK Packaging Waste Regulations

 

UK Packaging Waste Regulations

WEEE Directive

Battery Directive

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UK Packaging Waste Regulations

The UK PWR affects businesses or groups of businesses which have an annual turnover of £2m and handle 50 tonnes of packaging per calendar year. Companies effected will need to register with the Environment Agency (England and Wales), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Scotland) or the Environment & Heritage Service (Northern Ireland).

The legislation was created in 1997 when the UK Government decided that all parts of the packaging supply chain should contribute towards recovery and recycling targets set to collect waste entering the UK waste stream. The approach is called ‘shared producer responsibility’. Each sector has a percentage they need to acknowledge.

 

Raw Material Manufacturer – 6%

 

Converter – 9%

 

Packer/Filler – 37%

 

Seller – 48%

 

Companies could be responsible for more than one role within the supply chain. For example a company making product to go in a steel drum. They will take the PACKER/FILLER when filling the drum and the SELLER once they sell to the end user.

 

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WEEE Regulations

 

In 2007 the WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Directive was inforced in a bid to reduce the amount of WEEE being sent to landfill and to encourage businesses to re-use, Recycle and Recover it. This regulation applies to Companies that produce and or Import EEE for sale in the UK that ultimately ends as WEEE.

 

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Batteries

 

The Battery Regulations were implemented on 26th September 2008. New restrictions are now in place which are as follows:

Reasses the amount of Mercury and Cadmium used.

A ‘crossed out wheelie bin’ label needs to be displayed and symbols showing it contains lead, mercury or cadmium.

Manufacturers to design products so that batteries are readily removable from the product.

Companies directly effected by the new laws are ones that producr and of import batteries for the sale in the UK.

 

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With Outpace`s assistance we can.........

 

* Guide you through the complexities of the Regulations.

* Educate you which packaging the Company handles is obligated and opportunities for improvement that could lead to cost savings

* Take the responsiblity of verifying and submitting your packaging waste data to your desired compliance scheme.

* Provide you with up to the minute changes on the PWR, WEEE and Battery Regulations.

 

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