Toolstation Forum: Packaging efficiency and EPR

BHETA are very pleased to welcome Paul Field, Toolstation Quality Assurance Manager, to talk about the current industry 'hot topic' of packaging efficiency and the looming Extended Packaging Regulations (EPR) regulations proposed by Defra for implementation in 2024.The first of these webinars will be taking place on Thursday at 2:00pm when [ ] will be providing information on the following:Objective:Suitable for: Key business influencers, Business Directors and senior managers in commercial, sales, marketing, packaging, sourcing & QA teamTiming: 30 minute presentation with 15 mins for questionsThis webinar will introduce BHETA members to the principles & process that any SME will need to understand in order to successfully scope and commission an effective website (whatever that means for you).Following the 30 minute presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to pose questions directly to Paul.To register for the event, please follow the link belowIf you have any questions, please contact BHETA Member Services on info@bheta.co.ukPaul FieldAfter a number of years working within aerospace, ordnance and automotive, Paul joined "Boots" Do It ALL, which then became Focus Do It All and then Focus Wickes. In 2001, Paul moved into the supply side of retail (Business Development & Sales) where he was the driving force in building a business from zero to £25m over a 6-year period, involving a series of adventures within international trade which involved buying, selling and EU and international compliance. In 2015, Paul returned to Retail QA and compliance in a TV shopping business. In 2019, he joined Toolstation, a Travis Perkins Group business unit, where, working with other business units, Paul heads up compliance, responsible sourcing, sustainability (& decarbonisation).Outside of work, Paul has been a football referee for over 30 years and is Chairman of the Refereeing Association (RA). During his time as Chair, the RA supported the football authorities to help improve the match day experience, including banning homophobic remarks, and leading a team to change the legal guidance of the Public Order Act which has increased sentencing for anyone who abuses match officials.About Extended Packaging Regulations (EPR)are a total overhaul of the PRN system and will involve the most significant change to Packaging Regulations for a generation, and will have a huge impact on BHETA members (manufacturers, importers and distributors) known as “brands”.