Synergy Compliance was formed to provide expert advice and practical assistance for obligated companies to comply with the Packaging Waste Regulations.
The scheme was approved in 2003, with aims to make compliance with the regulations as simple as possible with a dedicated team working closely with scheme members.
Synergy Compliance was acquired by the Wastepack Group in 2022 and continues to deliver specialist guidance and support to members.
The Synergy team offer both expert advice and practical support to members through their packaging data returns, this includes onsite assistance via packaging audits throughout the year, overall giving members piece of mind that their obligation is in good hands.
Find out more about the Packaging Waste Regulations here.
Plastic Packaging Tax
Companies that manufacture and/or import more than 10 tonnes of plastic packaging in the UK, are required to register with HMRC and pay the tax on plastic packaging with less than 30% recycled content.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is set for phased implementation in 2023/4 and will replace the current Packaging Waste Regulations. Find out how this is set to affect producers of packaging.