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The current pEPR fee structure will disproportionately impact glass, potentially driving a shift towards less circular materials. As brands and retailers purchase packaging by units and not by weight, some of your Christmas favourites will see significant price hikes starting next year, if packaged in glass.   If we continue with the current fee structure it will lead to higher food inflation, job losses within the glass sector and more plastic packaging on our shelves. To improve the fee structure and prevent glass been disadvantaged, we are calling for the following changes:   1. pEPR fee calculation methodology should be based on volume rather than weight, as this is the limiting factor for collection and sorting. 2. All beverages should pay pEPR fees until DRS fees are implemented. 3. RAM methodology should be applied across materials to ensure that the most recyclable materials have the lowest fees, to promote more circular materials. 4. Hospitality should be removed from the calculation and exempt from pEPR as this waste is paid for as commercial waste.   Dave Dalton, British Glass CEO said: “British Glass supports the principle of pEPR and that packaging waste collection and recycling needs to be reformed to deliver a circular economy for the UK but this scheme is a hammer blow for the industry, manufacturers and consumers.    “We are at risk of losing our food and manufacturing heritage and increasing plastic pollution.” Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Department for Business and Trade Mary Creagh CBE MP, Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP, Jonathan Reynolds MP, Sarah Jones MP

Packaging in 2025: Nick Kirk, Technical Director at British Glass shares his expectations for the packaging sector next year with Packaging News. https://lnkd.in/d_j9eG9y

Nick Kirk, Director at British Glass was interviewed by GB News this morning at Beatson Clark, discussing our concerns over the recently passed pEPR regulations, highlighting the negative impact they will have on UK glass production, and the need for reform to ensure the regulations support a true circular economy. Look out for the coverage over Christmas! 🎥

This year colleagues at British Glass and Glass Technology Services have collected gifts for Cash for Kids South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire Mission Christmas. Cash for Kids is dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK from the moment they’re born up to and including the age of 18. Mission Christmas ensures that no child goes without at Christmas, whether that’s through financial support or a present to open on Christmas morning. Cash for Kids operates across the UK and Ireland. If you’d like to make a financial donation you can do so here - https://lnkd.in/gZJ8qbfb

EPR fee structure will lead to material switching to less circular materials It's not just British Glass who are disappointed by the recent pEPR scheme passed by the Government. Brands such as Timothy Taylor's Brewery, Belvoir Farm, Keystone Brewing Group, Westons Cider, Somerset Cider Solutions, and Rich's Cider have also voiced their thoughts and concerns around what pEPR, in its current state, means for the industry and consumers. Swipe below to read more. ⬇️ #pEPR #CircularEconomy #UKGlass #Sustainability #Recycling #GlassIndustry Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

British Glass has shared an update on the industry’s route to net zero, publishing the latest progress since the 2021 strategy release. 🚀 The report provides a detailed review of the glass industry’s journey towards net zero carbon emissions, highlighting advancements since 2020/2021 and the sector’s ambitious carbon reduction efforts. It also updates the status of policy recommendations, addressing the challenges and opportunities ahead. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/er5s5UsR

This Thursday, British Glass will share a progress report on the glass sector net zero strategy. Taking a comprehensive look at the strides made since the strategy's launch in 2021, the report will highlight the advancements made over the past three years, explore the strategies shaping our future, and examen how policy shifts, technology innovations, and industry collaborations are driving us toward our ambitious targets. We will be launching the report live – register now for our webinar to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/evPnFrfF

Glass sector smashed by Government The Government is shattering the UK glass sector after a controversial new packaging tax was passed by Parliament. Commenting, Dave Dalton said: “The Government has failed to listen to concerns from producers and trade bodies and is ploughing on with this ill-thought-out scheme which is a hammer blow to the glass sector and British manufacturing." Read the full article here - https://bit.ly/4fLkPtT #pEPR #circulareconomy #ukglass Department for Business and Trade Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Jonathan Reynolds MP Sarah Jones MP Mary Creagh CBE MP Emma Bourne

It’s always an honour to host the #GlassFocus Awards, an event that brings together talented professionals from across the glass industry. From cutting-edge design to groundbreaking innovation, the evening showcased the incredible work being done within our sector. A huge congratulations to all the winners and nominees and thank you to everyone who made the evening a memorable one. You can find a full list of winners here: https://lnkd.in/e4Bp94Up

Last week, British Glass CEO Dave Dalton kicked off the #GlassFocus Awards 2024 with a pre-dinner speech, celebrating our industry’s resilience and commitment to sustainability. “Our industry remains resolute and has yet again been a key cog in the UK economy. We continue to progress along the route towards net zero, proving ourselves to be innovators in sustainable manufacturing, all the while producing products for every facet of society and harnessing incredible talent.” The Glass Focus Awards were a celebration of all the amazing achievements in the sector over the past year. Here’s to even more innovation and progress ahead! 🚀