Businesses fined for failing to register and record packaging data

Two sister companies selling calendars and gifts have been ordered to pay nearly £10,000 in fines and costs for waste packaging offences. The case was brought by the Environment Agency.

 

All companies with a turnover of more than £2m and handling more than 50 tonnes of packaging a year are legally required to register with the Environment Agency or with an approved compliance scheme.

 

The aim of the Regulations is to encourage businesses to recycle and reduce... (334 more words)

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