| Event | Of interest | Who |
| June/July 2021 | ||
| JTA Waste Prevention Plan | Exchange of views on impact on WEEE | Sarah |
| WEEE Forum Working Group Plastics | Update on work of Circular Plastics Alliance – an EC initiative | Sarah |
| APPLiA WEEE Working Group | Discussion and presentation on the interim results of the WEEE Forum Task Force on Eco-modulation | Sarah Project Manager |
| DIGITALEUROPE | Discussion and presentation on the interim results of the WEEE Forum Task Force on Eco-modulation | Sarah Project Manager |
| Project Steering Group WEEE Flow Toolkits | Following on from the UNITAR WEEE Flows Study and WEEE Forum AAA Paper, this group is developing toolkits for surveys and sampling to help improve data on residence times, hoarding and WEEE in residual waste. | Sarah |
| WEEE Forum EPR workshop | Discussion and presentation on the interim results of the WEEE Forum Task Force on Eco-modulation | Sarah Project Manager |
| WEEE Forum Task Force on Eco-modulation | Preparatory meeting for presentation of TF interim findings to EC officials | Sarah Project Manager |
| Meeting with Mattia Pellegrini EC | Present interim findings of TFEM – part of an industry delegation | Sarah |
| WEEE Ireland AGM | Presentation on work of Task Force on eco-modulation | Sarah |
| e-futures Event | Attended first event on a new EPSRC and UKRI university and industry research collaboration on WEEE | Sarah |
| WEEE Forum IEWD working group | Planning for this year’s International E-Waste Day | Sarah |
| BEKO Sustainable Product Showcase | Virtual showcase of BEKO’s
eco-friendly appliances
|
Sarah |
| Packaging EPR consultation | Engaging with JTA, REPIC members and other industry stakeholders and submitting a response to the consultation | Louise |
| JTA Batteries Sub-group | Engaging with Ricardo who are undertaking a project for Defra on battery flows and potential system reform. General exchange of views on EPR reform. | Louise |
| JTA Compliance Fee Sub-Group | Initial meetings to discuss the submission of a 2021 compliance fee methodology to Defra. | Louise |
| JTA trade association meeting | Attending the full meeting of the JTA, providing sector updates and hearing from Defra and BEIS on work on energy related products and eco-modulation. | Louise |
| REPIC member Product Returns ROOM | Briefing to REPIC members on the regulatory aspects of product takeback and handling waste. | Louise, Janette, Laura |
| Defra Portable and Industrial battery workshops | Engaging with Defra and other stakeholders on potential reform to the Waste Batteries regulations, including the implementation of EPR. | Louise, Sarah |
| Visit to GAP Gateshead WEEE treatment plant | Visit in recognition of GAP’s recent accreditation as a WEEE Labex approved facility and the reaching of REPIC’s 3 million tonnes recycled milestone. | Louise, Simon, Graeme |
| WEEE Europe AGM | Attendance at WEEE Europe’s AGM, an excellent year for WEEE Europe who are helping producers to manage pan-European compliance obligations. | Louise |
| Eunomia B2B system research | Providing technical support to Eunomia who are undertaking a review of the current B2B WEEE system, including EEE and WEEE flows, to help inform Defra’s consultation on EPR implementation. | Louise and Sarah |
| Resource Management Association in Scotland | Working with other stakeholders to obtain clarification of SEPAs position on the treatment of WEEE plastic containing POPs, and seek consistency with the EA position. | Graeme |
| REPIC AGM | Re-election of Founder Member Directors and updating the company’s Articles. | Louise, Graeme, Mark |
| Awards for Excellence | Sponsoring the Civic Amenity Site of the Year award, in recognition of the work undertaken by local authorities in providing household waste recycling centres for the public to dispose of their waste. | Louise, Graeme, Mark, Sarah |
| August 2021 | ||
| JTA Compliance Fee Sub Group | Further work on 2021 compliance fee methodology including commissioning of an independent economist report. | Louise and Vikki |
| ICER and WSF | Preparing industry response to the Environment Agency consultation on Appropriate Measures (treatment standards). | Andy, Graeme and Vikki |
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