LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Sir Dominic Hogg (Thunderer 30 May) quite rightly highlights why exporting packaging waste to oversees countries without strict due diligence is wrong. However, he is equally wrong to claim this appalling scenario is the only outcome of producer responsibility Read More
Defra last week invited tenders for a contract to assess “the economic impacts of a potential ban on expanded polystyrene food and beverage containers” and the Times yesterday (30 May) reported that the Government is considering implementing a ban ahead of the EU intended date Read More
Plastic Straws Ban Statement Foodservice Packaging Association Executive Director Martin Kersh comments: “We are pleased the Government has recognised those in society who need a plastic straw must be able to enjoy hot and cold drinks away from home just as the majority of Read More
Further to the Hubbub Lunch Waste Report, published this week, the FPA is repeating its call for a UK-wide ‘on the go’ waste management system. Executive Director Martin Kersh said: “The proposal for an UK Extended Producer Responsibility system to be funded by business must Read More
FPA AWARDS WINNERS 2019 Another fantastic FPA Awards Night was had at The Grand Brighton on March 7, with the industry celebrating innovation, creativity, sustainability and outstanding service. Everything about the evening, from the pre-dinner cocktails to the fabulous food to the after party underlined Read More
NEWS RELEASE EU EPS BAN IS UNFAIR SAYS FPA The Foodservice Packaging Association has challenged the proposed Single Use Plastics Directive in regard to the ban on EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) saying that the ban is unfair. Executive Director Martin Kersh says: “EPS is the only Read More
The Government has today (Monday 18 February) announced four Consultations from Defra and H M Treasury, covering Reforming the UK packaging producer responsibility system (Defra); Introducing a Deposit Returns Scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Defra); Consistency in household and business recycling collections in Read More
MINISTER THÉRÈSE COFFEY HEADLINES FPA ENVIRONMENT SEMINAR 23 JANUARY The FPA has announced an impressive list of speakers at its 2019 annual Environment Seminar taking place at Stationers’ Hall, London on 23 January 2019. Defra Minister Thérèse Coffey headlines the morning session which is chaired Read More
Executive Director Martin Kersh comments: “Recent media coverage (including The Sunday Times 2.12 and The Sun 3.12) appears to suggest a 15p ’tax’ on sandwich packs will be a feature of Defra’s soon to be launched Resource and Waste Strategy. This indicates two different approaches Read More
Following soundings with the UK packaging sector, non-government organisations and litter charities, the Foodservice Packaging Association is calling for an end to the description ’biodegradable’ in reference to packaging. Using the term biodegradable has led many to believe that, no matter where disposed, so Read More