[Debian-med-packaging] Breaking news! Defra to launch PackUK at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025

[Manufacturing & Production Engineering Magazine]

3 weeks to go, register now! 12-13 February 2025 at NEC Birmingham

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12 & 13 February 2025 l NEC, Birmingham

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Be part of a moment that will shape the future of packaging in the UK

Hi,

In just three weeks, Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025 will host the highly anticipated launch of PackUK, the UK’s first Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) Scheme Administrator.

How will this landmark initiative impact your packaging projects? Set to redefine sustainability, the scheme shifts the cost of waste management to businesses and drives significant investment in recycling infrastructure. Hear directly from key government figures about how your business will need to adapt.

Register now for Packaging Innovations & Empack 2025.

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Session highlights include:

Wednesday 12 February (11:15am to 12:15pm):
PackUK Launch: A pivotal moment for the UK's packaging industry
Chair of the PackUK steering group, Sebastian Munden, will host a discussion with representatives from the four nation governments, who will share their perspectives on how this UK-first organisation will deliver a fairer and more sustainable packaging industry for all. Together, we will discuss our aspirations and ambitions for the pEPR scheme in the UK and share our hopes for its future.
Moderator: Sebastian Munden, Chair, PackUK
Panel: Senior government representatives - David McPhee, Deputy Director of Circular Economy Division at the Scottish Government, Emma Bourne, Director of Resources and Waste at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Rhodri Asby, Deputy Director for Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy at the Welsh Government, Shane Doris , Director of Environmental Resources Policy Division, Department for Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Northern Ireland.
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Thursday 13 February (11:15am to 12:00 noon):

PackUK: The role of the value chain in delivering pEPR
Join our panel of key value chain voices as they discuss their aspirations for pEPR and how collaboration between PackUK and its stakeholders is key to delivering a fair and efficient scheme. Hear perspectives from speakers representing a variety of different organisations such as Local Government, membership bodies, compliance schemes and packaging manufacturers, and learn how we can make material change together
Moderator: Mary Creagh, Minister for Nature, DEFRA
Panel: Industry leaders - Paul Vanston - CEO of INCPEN, Talia Goldman - ESG Director at Colpac Ltd, Andrew Cassells - Waste Specialist, Strategic Investment Board (Northern Ireland), Jim Bligh, Director of Corporate Affairs and Packaging at Food & Drink Federation.
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Drop by at the DEFRA Clinic across both days of the show for personalised guidance and expert advice on navigating Extended Producer Responisibilty (EPR) for your business.

We look forward to welcoming you to the most important event in the UK packaging calendar.

Best,
James Montero MacColl
Senior Marketing Manager
+44 (0)20 3196 4428
james.montero at easyfairs.com
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