Regulations

On the cusp of Europe-wide EPR legislation - Lindhquist

Dr. Thomas Lindhquist, the man behind the original principle of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the nineties, insists it remains a viable collective solution to the worsening plastic pollution problem some 30 years on.

Lindquist - UK EPR needs a leader

Extended Producer Responsibility formulator Thomas Lindquist has called on the UK government to look beyond the money flow and embrace its responsibilities, as Defra looks to reboot the delayed waste and recycling reforms.

Ecoveritas expert Illingworth bemoans ‘bittersweet’ delay to Extended Producer Responsibility rollout

Leading environmental compliance data specialist Ecoveritas has provided critical support to Defra's decision to defer Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging fees until October 2025, describing the decision as unfortunate but necessary due to a lack of clarity on costs for businesses.

European Commission Backs Phase-Out of Animal Use in Experiments and Chemicals Tests but Ignores Citizens’ Wishes on Cosmetics

The European Commission today kick-started a plan to phase out animal testing for chemicals across Europe but will not protect the EU ban on animal testing for cosmetics in response to the “Save Cruelty Free Cosmetics – Commit to a Europe Without Animal Testing” European citizens’ initiative (ECI) signed by 1.2 million European citizens.

Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Conditions Pose Severe Risks to Organizations, say Chief Risk Officers

Geopolitical and geoeconomic relations between major economies are set to experience significant volatility over the next six months, according to the World Economic Forum’s Chief Risk Officers community

Are the UK government serious about going green?

By Irvin Newbitt, CEO of Ecoveritas

Well, well, plans to park Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging for 12 months were announced yesterday, with the sector picking what has fast become a political football out of its own net – again!

Giving more to the world than you take

By Andrew McCaffery, Chief Strategy Officer at Ecoveritas

During the last 150 years, we have stressed the oceans, warmed the planet and overextended almost every natural resource.

Swift changes to raw material sourcing could cause latest food safety crisis

Leading global assurance partner, LRQA, is urging manufacturers to ensure heightened focus on change management to ensure supplier approval processes remain effective, following reports that one in three vegan products in the UK contain egg or milk.

New Insight from 200+ Organizations on Privacy, Safety and Social Impact of Metaverse

As the next generation of the Internet, the metaverse will profoundly shape future society, making it critical to come together to establish responsible norms today.

Gender Equality Is Stalling: 131 Years to Close the Gap

Gender equality recovers to pre-pandemic levels but pace of progress has slowed

Gender parity in economic participation and opportunity drops from 2022 levels, while political empowerment makes only slight gains
Iceland remains the most gender-equal country, followed by Norway, Finland, New Zealand and Sweden

World Economic Forum Announces 100 New Start-ups Joining its Technology Pioneers Community

World Economic Forum announces selection of 100 most promising Technology Pioneers, companies making progress in sustainability, advanced manufacturing and inclusive healthcare

Technology Pioneers are a global community representing 31 countries, with Pakistan and Malaysia represented for the first time this year