Press Statement 26 November FPA COMMENTS ON ELECTION MANIFESTOS Comment for Packaging Gazette: Executive Director Martin Kersh comments: “Frankly the public might find it hard to distinguish the claims made in the 3 big parties’ manifestos, while many of you with greater day to day Read More
NEWS RELEASE 21 October 2019 FPA CHALLENGES IRISH USE OF TERM BIODEGRADABLE The Foodservice Packaging Association, which includes members in Ireland, has challenged the use of the term ‘biodegradable’ in relation to single use plastic, in the proposed Harmful Plastics Prohibition Bill to be debated in Read More
PRESS STATEMENT 15 October 2019 FPA COMMENT ON ENVIRONMENT BILL There are many positive proposals in the Bill but in aiming to improve our environmental protections when exiting the EU, can the proposed independent Office of Environmental Impact truly have the same power Read More
Executive Director Martin Kersh comments: “Give the strides that have been made on recycling coffee cups with the capacity available to recycle every coffee cup used in the UK, it seems ironical that the Scottish Government seeks a charge on coffee cups in the name Read More
FPA Executive Director Martin Kersh says: “Zero Waste Scotland in stating there will be as much as a 90% reduction in drinks cans and bottles litter following the introduction the deposit return system (DRS) gives a false impression that there will be a big reduction in total Read More
Executive Director Martin Kersh says: “The publication of the government’s response to the Resources and Waste consultations released yesterday lacks substance in part with many areas subject to further review, we hope the reports were not rushed out in the name of political expediency. The FPA is concerned that Read More
Executive Director Martin Kersh says: “It’s very difficult to express enthusiasm towards a Prime Minister who could even consider leaving the EU with no agreement. Couple this with his stated views of business (the lifeblood of our country) then it’s hard to believe we now Read More
FPA comments on newly announced investment fund by the UK government for sustainable plastics to be used to find ways to cut waste in the supply-chain and create new sustainable recyclable materials: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-to-lead-global-innovation-in-sustainable-plastics-in-drive-to-net-zero Executive Director Martin Kersh says: “We welcome the government’s investment in cutting supply chain Read More
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