Valpak Limited

Every year our colleagues choose a charity to support. For the seventh running, Valpak colleagues have chosen to support @AcornsHospice 💚 Yesterday, we were proud to present a cheque raised through staff fundraising in 2025. Acorns provides vital care and support to children and their families when they need it most. Thank you to everyone who made this possible ⭐

Textile EPR is accelerating globally, and data is becoming essential 👕 EU textile regulation and the Eco-Design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) are shifting focus upstream to design. At the centre of this shift is accurate fibre composition data. Markets such as the Netherlands already require weights-based reporting, and more are expected to follow 🔍 Without reliable fibre breakdowns, businesses risk: • poor design decisions • compliance gaps • increased reporting pressure Our textile scanners provide clear, reliable fibre composition data to support better design decisions and confident EPR compliance. Watch the video to see them in action 👇 #TextileEPR #ESPR #EcoDesign #Sustainability #Compliance

Producer responsibility is reshaping waste and recycling services — but what does that really mean for Local Authorities? pEPR shifts costs upstream, but the reality on the ground is far more complex. From funding models to DRS and new collection requirements, the system is being reshaped which will have implications on costs, materials, and service provision. In this blog , Zoe Goodman, Principal Consultant at Valpak, explores the pressures and the impacts. Read the full blog here 👇 okt.to/cH4BWS

Last week, to mark golf season, Valpak colleagues teed off at their own Spring Golf Major ⛳ Friendly cross-department rivalry saw Data Insights come out top of the leaderboard 🏆 Golf not your thing? There are plenty of ways to get involved: 📖 book club 🛠️ repair workshops 🏅 sports clubs 👉 Want connections that go beyond the office walls? Explore careers at Valpak: okt.to/4tuAi1

RAM is no longer a future risk. It’s here, and it’s driving up your EPR costs🚦 Under UK Extended Producer Responsibility, the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) determines whether your packaging is rated Red, Amber or Green. Red = highest fees. And those fees are set to increase year on year. There are practical ways to move away from Red. Join TerraCycle’s upcoming webinar with Valpak and @WRAP_NGO to understand what this means and what to do next: - how RAM determines Red, Amber and Green ratings - how the Bonus and Malus system will shape your 2026 disposal fees - how Take-Back Schemes can provide evidence of recovery to help shift packaging from Red to Amber and reduce EPR costs 🗓️ 21 May |⏰ 12:00–13:00 |📍 Virtual 👉 Register now to protect your margins and plan with confidence: okt.to/ORUDY3

Selling packaged food and drink into the EU? The rules are changing. 🥤 The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will reshape packaging design, labelling and recovery – with direct impacts on compliance, operations and EU market access. From PFAS restrictions and compostability to reuse targets, packaging minimisation and Deposit Return Systems, the obligations are wide‑ranging. Join Valpak and the @Foodanddrinkfed for a practical webinar focused on what food and drink manufacturers need to know. You will: - understand the highest‑risk PPWR areas for your business - leave with clearer next steps to reduce regulatory risk 📅 13 May 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 to 11:00 | 📍 Virtual 👉 Register: okt.to/J3jcLi

EU market access is at risk. PPWR is coming. 🔍 From August 2026, the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will change how packaging is designed, labelled and placed on the EU market – including Northern Ireland. Join our webinar EU PPWR: protecting market access for producers to understand the highest‑risk requirements, where to focus first and how to stay compliant. We will cover PFAS restrictions, reuse targets, labelling changes and Deposit Return obligations. 🗓️20 May 2026 | ⏰10:00 to 11:00 | 📍Virtual 👉 Register now: okt.to/90MSbp

Last call 📣 Register now for our upcoming webinar on the evolving US EPR landscape In this webinar, we will explore how the fragmented regulatory framework works and what it means for producers and brands selling into the US. Join us today to navigate state-by-state requirements and prepare for continued regulatory expansion. 🗓️5 May |⏰16:00–17:00 BST |📍Virtual 👉Sign up here: okt.to/cQDtAx

Helping green thumbs bloom across the office 🌱 Last week we hosted our Valpak Repair Café – The Plant Clinic 🪴 where colleagues picked up practical tips on watering, light levels, repotting and spotting common plant problems. Caring for plants can reduce stress, improve air quality and support wellbeing – while keeping our workspace looking greener. Thanks to the Repair Café team for another great session. 🌳 Want to grow with us? Explore careers at Valpak: okt.to/2r0lKq

Today is #StopFoodWasteDay 🍅 Food waste is a global issue, but small habits at home make a big difference ✅ plan meals before shopping ✅ store food correctly ✅ reuse leftovers ✅ freeze before food goes off ✅ share surplus ✅ compost what you cannot use What is one change you are making this month to cut food waste? 👇

We are proud to mark our anniversary as an accredited @LivingWageUK employer. 🎉 By committing to this movement, we are playing our part in building a fairer future of work. 👉If you want to be part of a team that puts people first, head to our careers page: okt.to/r8PWR9

CBAM is creating new costs and obligations for businesses with international supply chains. Understanding how CBAM calculations work, and what they mean financially, is now critical. Join our upcoming webinar to get clear, practical insight into CBAM calculations, real-world cost impacts, and how to prepare. 📅 7 May | 10:00–11:00 | virtual 🔗 Register: okt.to/YC5ve0

ESG expectations are rising faster than most business systems can keep up. Customers, investors and suppliers now expect clear, credible ESG data, often at short notice. For many businesses, the challenge is not intent, but readiness. Paul McCaig explains what is driving this shift and how to respond with confidence 👇 okt.to/0G31Xx #ESG #Sustainability

Today is Earth Day. Our Power, Our Planet. 🌍 For businesses, sustainability means responsibility. Through LCA assessments and SECR Carbon Reporting, Valpak helps organisations measure impact, meet responsibilities and focus change where it matters most. 👉 Learn more at okt.to/tdRSg3 #EarthDay #sustainability #CarbonReporting

Selling into the US? EPR rules are expanding state by state. 🇺🇸 Extended Producer Responsibility requirements are increasing across the US, creating a growing compliance challenge for producers and brands. In this upcoming webinar, we explain what is changing and what it means for your business. We look at key waste streams including packaging, WEEE, batteries and textiles, and where new state legislation is emerging. You will gain: 🟢 a clear view of how US EPR requirements affect your business 🟢 practical steps to achieve and maintain compliance 🟢 insight into managing differences across states If you sell products into the US, this session will help you prepare for current and upcoming obligations. 🗓️ 5 May | ⏰ 16:00-17:00 BST | 📍Virtual   👇Register using the link in the first reply #EPR #ProducerResponsibility #USCompliance

Improper vape disposal is a growing challenge for businesses ⚠️🚭 The Office for Product Safety and Standards highlights the risks linked to unsafe vape disposal. For businesses, managing single-use vape waste is becoming an increasing operational priority. Valpak’s Vape Take back Scheme supports compliant, safe disposal with specialist collections, and responsible recycling🔋 Click the link in the first reply to learn more 👇