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Enterprising Rugby firm receives international recognition for dedication to community, staff and environment

​​​​​An enterprising Rugby firm has received international recognition for dedication to community, staff and the environment.

Rugby MP Mark Pawsey visited the team at Lorax EPI, a local data and technology company which works with global household brands to help them manage their packaging data and meet the ever-changing demands of legislation and reporting.

Fifth Anniversary Celebrations For Lorax Compliance

​Environmental reporting specialist Lorax Compliance is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month, having achieved an impressive trajectory since its launch in 2014. Founded to help companies manage the escalating scope and complexity of environmental compliance, Lorax has won multiple awards for its services and has developed a substantial client base that includes FTSE 500 businesses. Since its inception, Lorax has experienced significant growth and now employs a team of more than 20 specialists.Continue to article

Lorax Compliance Limited grows with transatlantic acquisition

Lorax Compliance is very pleased to announce the acquisition of Environmental Packaging International (EPI), a US consultancy based in Rhode Island, that specialises in environmental compliance, product stewardship and sustainability goals reporting.

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Exporters penalised for inaccurate environmental reporting, says Lorax Compliance

Businesses that sell packaged goods to a wide range of European markets will be charged a default higher cost for environmental reporting unless they accurately declare all the materials used in each product's packaging, says Lorax Compliance.​
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Lorax: Businesses must prioritise packaging compliance or face penalties

The pharmaceutical industry must prioritise its environmental reporting obligations for packaging or risk high financial penalties, Lorax Compliance said at this year's Pharmapack conference in Paris.​
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Environmental Reporting Gains Priority for Pharmaceutical Industry

During Pharmapack Europe 2019, Lorax Compliance COO Michelle Carvell urged the pharmaceutical industry to prioritize its environmental reporting obligations for packaging or risk high financial penalties.​

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• Packaging World​
  

Businesses must prepare for significant compliance scheme reporting changes in 2019, urges Lorax Compliance

The new year brings a number of changes to environmental compliance reporting schemes across the EU, potentially leaving unaware firms at risk of fines and incurring financial penalties as high as €200,000, says Lorax Compliance. As countries focus on improving packaging collection, sorting and separation c​​apability under EU EPR* legislation, the following changes have been introduced to schemes across Europe from 1st January.​​

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• Packaging Europe​​​
  
• Packaging News​
  

Exporters urged to comply with new German Packaging Act

Companies that sell goods to Germany have less than two months to comply with the country's updated packaging laws or face fines of up to €200,000 ($226,000), a UK-based consultancy firm has warned.

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Waste management sector welcomes prospect of investment

With the prospect of government investment in recycling and reprocessing, the waste management sector has called for more investment in the recycling infrastructure, uniform collections nationally and more focus on pack​aging design.

New recruits for Lorax Compliance

Environmental expert Lorax Compliance is welcoming three new recruits following what it calls ‘a period of sustained business growth'.​

Wendy Aston joins the team as customer account manager from the home entertainment industry. Áine Whelan, a recruit from the welfare to work sector, also takes up an account manager position. The pair are joined by junior developer, Eddie Page.Continue to article

Mixed reaction to budget for packaging sector

The new proposed tax on plastic packaging has received mixed reaction in the packaging industry.

Transcend Packaging, specialists in a paper straw manufacturing as well as digital printing for packaging, said the Budget has set incentives to increase recycled content in plastic packaging that will ultimately promote alternative materials to plastic.

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• Envirotec​​
  
• Resource​
  

Comply With New German Packaging Laws Or Face Fines

Businesses that place goods on the German market face a fine of up to €50,000 and a prohibition in sales if they fail to comply with the country's updated packaging laws.​​

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• Packaging Europe​
  

Lorax Compliance urges manufacturers and retailers targeting German electronics market to plan for WEEE changes

​Manufacturers and retailers placing electrical goods on the market in Germany must be aware of the changes of scope to German electronics legislation which​ will come in force later this year to ensure their environmental compliance, advises expert Lorax Compliance.

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Applause for DRS but councils wary of impact

Michelle Carvell, director at environmental reporting provider, Lorax Compliance, said she was pleased the government is keeping the UK's plastics challenge high on the environmental agenda.

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UK firms could be a step ahead of Plastics Pact

Lorax Compliance COO says businesses already pay towards global recycling but applauds UK Plastics Pact.

Michelle Carvell, Chief Operating Officer, Lorax Compliance, has expressed her support for the UK Plastics Pact while pointing out that firms have already been making a significant contribution towards international recycling.

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Manufacturers and retailers targeting the German electronics market must plan for WEEE changes

"Registration of EEE in Germany can be a lengthy process, so ensure your goods are registered in the correct category in plenty of time. Any work required will need to be done well in advance of the deadlines," said Michelle Carvell, COO of Lorax Compliance, a company that helps businesses with compliance.