Defra announces Head for the EPR Scheme Administrator appointment

Summary:

Dr. Margaret Bates, the Managing Director of OPRL, has been appointed as the Head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) for Packaging Scheme Administrator. In this role, she will oversee the implementation and readiness of the Scheme Administrator, which will move the cost of packaging waste from taxpayers to producers. Producers will pay fees for managing packaging waste, incentivizing them to reduce packaging, use recyclable materials, and meet higher recycling targets. Dr. Bates aims to build on the industry's spirit of cooperation and ensure a fair and effective EPR scheme that protects the environment.