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Bob Mead, Environment Agency batteries implementation project manager recently told MRW that the UK is on track to meet it’s 2010 portable battery recycling target. However, Peter Hunt, chief executive of BatteryBack warned: “This year was always going to be a breeze, but next year may be a struggle for some. A lot more needs…
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said that more roadside collection points and greater information to the public are two ‘critical’ factors in ensuring Britain meets its battery recycling targets. The Consortium is confident that retailers are ready and willing to provide this service. Bob Gordon, head of environment at BRC says: “The aim of…
Research by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has shown that men use more batteries than women. According to the survey, the average UK male owns 12 battery operated gadgets. The survey also found that almost two thirds of these males throw away their used batteries rather than recycling them. It is estimated…
BatteryBack is receiving unprecedented levels of enquiries from the general public and battery retailers following prime time coverage earlier this week on both the BBC and ITV national news. Coverage from both networks demonstrated the new retail recycling service by showcasing the leading service provider – BatteryBack; as their distinctive eye-catching containers were clearly visible…
Following the official start of the Battery Recycling Scheme on the 1st January 2010, the Government has urged the public to recycle their used batteries. On their website Directgov say: “Until now, it hasn’t always been easy to recycle batteries, as you may not have had a collection point near you,” “The good news is…
Lib Dem MEP Fiona Hall has urged the UK government to follow the example of other European countries and raise public awareness about safe battery disposal. Speaking at the European Parliament’s 4th Battery Collection Day, Fiona said: “In France and Belgium, battery collection points are much more common than they are in the UK. Special…
The approval of seven battery compliance schemes this week will add an estimated £1,000,000 to the costs for UK Producers, compared to the impact assessment previously released by the regulators. Originally, the EA stated that the sum required by the regulators in order to manage the Battery compliance directive in the UK was around £670,000….
WasteCare Group’s Managing Director, Peter Hunt gives his personal view on the new Battery Regulations “Retailers will find the new battery regulations difficult and confusing to comply with” says Peter Hunt of BatteryBack. He continues, “unless retailers seek advice in advance of the regulations coming into force, many may find themselves falling foul of the…
The EA have today announced the total list of applicants for battery recycling scheme approval. BatteryBack Budget Pack CCR UK Econo -Batt ERP Exel Europe Repic Valpak This is the first hurdle, costing each company £17,000. Following eventual approval each of the qualifying companies will be required to commit a further £118,000 to the EA…
New regulations for battery recycling mean that any retailer selling over 32kg of batteries per year must by law provide free battery collection and recycling facilities by February 2010. Amongst the major retailers, Morrisons have got ahead of the game and started trialling battery recycling facilities at a number of their stores, with plans to…
