New report finds fibre based composite pEPR fees may have been overpaid by between £6.3m and £13.7m

By aceuk | June 24, 2026 | Comments Off on New report finds fibre based composite pEPR fees may have been overpaid by between £6.3m and £13.7m

A new report published by compliance scheme Beyondly, commissioned by ACE UK, has found that producers of fibre-based composite (FBC) packaging like liquid cartons, sandwich wrappers and ready meal containers may have been significantly overcharged by the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. The report found that the £461 per tonne pEPR fee charged by PackUK…

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Kerbside collection of cartons reaches 86% of UK councils

By aceuk | April 8, 2026 | Comments Off on Kerbside collection of cartons reaches 86% of UK councils
kerbside

We are really pleased to share that liquid cartons are now widely collected in the UK. As of 6th April 2026, 86% of UK local authorities accept cartons as part of their kerbside recycling collection service. The milestone marks a significant step in a journey that began back in 2007 with the members of ACE…

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ACE UK supports establishment of new cross-party group in Parliament

By aceuk | January 22, 2026 | Comments Off on ACE UK supports establishment of new cross-party group in Parliament
APPG meeting

ACE UK has supported the foundation of a high-level group in Parliament, which aims to better understand the UK’s vibrant packaging sector and to advocate for a policy landscape which improves recycling outcomes. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Packaging and the Circular Economy brings together MPs and Peers with packaging industry leaders and provides…

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