Packaging Data Workshop
Content Brief overview of the regulations Targets and updates Data collection Data Form Data submission Other Valpak services
Brief Overview of the Regulations
What are the Packaging Waste Regulations Europe 1994 European Union Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste 94/62/EC UK The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 (as amended) NI The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (as amended)
UK Packaging Waste Regulations Industry consulted by Government Shared Producer Responsibility unique solution Responsibility is shared through the supply chain: Raw material manufacturer Converter Pack / filler Seller Importer Complete Data Form; UK targets = tonnes of recycling
The PRN (Packaging Waste Recovery Note) Collection End Market Reprocessing (Recovery / Recycling) PRN
Share of Obligations 6% 9% 37% 48% Raw material manufacturing Conversion Pack / filling Selling Multiple roles means multiple activities Importers take a rolled up obligation
Share of Obligations Raw material manufacturing Conversion Packing / filling Selling SOLD TO CONSUMER
The PRN System Raw Material Manufacturer Conversion Pack/filling Sell Importer Packaging created and sold to the consumer Packaging enters waste stream Landfill Collection by accredited reprocessor Packaging is recovered / recycled Certificate of recycling evidence generated (PRN) = Valpak buys recycling evidence (PRNs) to meet our member s obligation Investment Data and PRNs submitted to the EA / NIEA / SEPA
Targets and Updates
New Targets (%) 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Paper 69.5 69.5 69.5 69.5 69.5 Glass 81 81 81 81 81 Aluminium 43 46 49 52 55 Steel 72 73 74 75 76 Plastic 37 42 47 52 57 Wood 22 22 22 22 22 Total Recycling 69 69.9 70.8 71.8 72.7 Total Recovery 75 76 77 78 79
Plastic Challenge Subject to significant target rises from 2013 2017 Plastic is highly diverse Need to collect 25% of the untapped resources, including:
Glass Challenge into 2014 2012 UK only complied due to carry over PRNs 2013 New re-melt target (63%) UK Demand lower (drop in sales and light weighting) Higher prices has led to investment in processing capacity Outstanding Issues Increased co-mingled glass collections - increased processing costs Glass flow study results potential reduction in business targets
Update of Annex 1 of the Packaging Directive Number of changes to what is and isn t packaging Awaiting confirmation of when this will be enforced - 2014 or 2015 New steel re-useable gas cylinders will be obligated Industrial cylinders and domestic fuel gas containers Drink Pods for use in vending/drinks machines If left empty after use packaging If contents remain in pod not packaging similar to tea bags Industrial cores/tubes some might become exempt Awaiting clarification
Data Collection
Data Collection Checklist Data January 2013 December 2013 Is your packaging obligated? What packaging materials do you handle? Weight of each packaging material In what quantities? Imported or UK sourced? UK or export sale? Activities performed by you Activities performed by your customer
Is it Obligated Packaging? If it contains protects handles delivers presents it is packaging! Paper, glass, aluminium, steel, plastic, wood and other
Non-obligated Packaging Second-hand packaging Pallets, drums, crates BUT obligated if imported Production waste Internal supply Same legal entity Between sites
Technical Reminder Not obligated if use LEASED packaging Chep pallets Supermarket crates Automotive crates Obligated if the LESSOR Contract Packing/Third party warehouses Obligation is on who owns the packaging at the time of the activity Packing/filling Selling; ownership changes
Technical Reminder Bags for life Not obligated as considered to be products Carrier bags free or minimal charge or subject to carrier bag tax Obligated
Identify Obligated Packaging Materials What is the packaging material? Different packaging materials per product wine bottle and IBC Predominant material by weight in composites Cork, hessian, textiles = other Foam and sponge = plastic Biodegradable; starch = paper
Sourcing Weights In-house weighing Suppliers Internal specification records Advisable to refresh weights every 2-3 years Lightweighting
Sourcing Raw Data Purchasing reports Supplier contact information Invoices Sales reports Production reports Inventory and stock reports Bill of materials Customer information Third party exports (need evidence)
Identify Business Flow - Inputs Identify your business flow Draw obligation map of incoming goods and/or packaging
Identify Business Flow Outputs Business outputs To whom and where are your products going?
Complete Obligation Map
Recommendations Do Keep a file of all working Have written procedures Have audit trail to the data form Required for Agency and Valpak visits Maintain audit trail for 4 years
Data Form
The Data Form
Imports
Case Study One: Imports
UK and Exports
Case Study Two: UK and Exports
The Data Form
Case Study Three: Imports and UK
Table 5 Valpak s recycling service already helps many Valpak members to recycle their packaging and returns PRNs to them for obligation savings Fill in Table 5 and we can help you make more money from your waste
Data Submission
Data Submission Process Submission begins January 2014 Submission due by 28 February 2014 Valpak reviews data Any changes confirmed with member Valpak calculates your obligation Data Submission Verification Form sent out Verification Form signed by director, company secretary or partner Verification Form returned to Valpak within 7 days of receipt Data submitted to relevant environment agency Visit us: www.valpak.co.uk Call us: 08450 682 572 Email us: info@valpak.co.uk
Online Data Submission www.valpak.co.uk Easy access to additional interactive guidance Access to previous year s data Automatic sense checks against previous data and common errors System saves work in progress Can control access using unique login ID and password Multi-site submission Optional for members More than one site / subsidiary Bananas separately reported from shoes One master controls all data
Data Submission Information Check contact details are correct: Primary contact Director contact Subsidiaries: Submission must be signed off by a director Separate legal entities from parent company Must register all subsidiaries even those that do not handle packaging
Data Submission Information Business description and packaging handled Is your business description up-to-date? Does it reflect the activities you perform on packaging? Inconsistencies: System compares current data against last years data Doesn t mean you have done anything wrong Must be answered If in doubt ask Valpak Valpak will call most members during the data round. Please return our calls so that we can process your form
Other Valpak Services
CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Phase 2 A new phase of the CRC regulations starts in 2014 Mandatory registration is required for organisations that meet the following: Had at least 1 shhm electricity meter between 1 April 2012 and 30 March 2013 Used more than 6,000MWh electricity through these shhm Obligated organisations must register with the EA between 4 November 2013 and 31 January 2014 Participants of CRC phase 1 will need to re-register for phase 2 if they meet the thresholds Valpak can provide a Phase 2 Obligation Assessment if you are unsure if you are affected Please speak to a member of staff for details
Outsourcing Your Company s Submission Producer responsibility is burdensome for many businesses Our Data Management services ensure timely, accurate submissions, with minimum fuss Fully Outsourced We can take full responsibility for gathering your data, completion of the often complex Environment Agency data submission forms and submission of all of the information correctly and on time Customised Outsourcing We understand that different businesses need different levels of support, which is why we work with you to find out exactly what you need Compliance Training We provide bespoke training and support to ensure that your in-house personnel are fully aware of your producer responsibility obligations and know how to fulfil these
International Compliance Valpak can assess your obligations under waste legislation in any country Register your company with overseas compliance schemes and/or the overseeing authorities Collect and analyse weights data Submit the required data submissions to the scheme Single point of contact for UK and international waste compliance needs Contact our International Compliance Team at: international.compliance@valpak.co.uk
Thank You and Good Luck! Contact Centre 08450 682 572 info@valpak.co.uk Website Knowledge Centre 28 February 2014 deadline day! www.valpak.co.uk