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OPRL welcomes new chair Dr Stewart Davies
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he UK’s expert on recycling labelling, OPRL, has appointed Dr Stewart Davies as its new chair. Davies – who also brings his waste and resources expertise to his role as non-executive board member at the Environment Agency – joins at a time when accurate packaging labelling and claims around recyclability have become key issues for brands.
Outgoing chair Jane Bevis was recently awarded Environmental Champion award at the UK Environmental Packaging Awards. She was instrumental in launching OPRL, along with retail brands which remain as guarantors and advisors. Bevis said: “Since 2009, OPRL has grown from around 25 founding members to nearly 800 companies all around the packaging value chain. We now offer a much broader range of services supporting members in making the right design and procurement choices, as well as extending our labelling to include Reuse/Refill options and covering hospitality and B2B packaging. “I am enormously proud of what we have achieved and am certain that
Stewart is exactly the right person to take OPRL on to further success. His blend of leadership experience in commercial operations in the resources sector, and a deep knowledge of the politics and policy development in resource efficiency and sustainable packaging will be of enormous value in setting out OPRL’s strategy.” Dr Stewart Davies is an experienced non-executive director and chair of public bodies, advisory bodies and trade associations. His posts include Chair of the Sustainable Development Partnership at the City of Bradford Metropolitan District; Chair of the Innovation Advisory Board at the Natural Environment Research Council, Governing Board Member at Innovate UK, and Business Commissioner at the Sustainable Development Commission. Davies’ career has focused on all levels of the packaging supply chain, from polymer manufacture to commercial strategies for the steel packaging sector; from managing local authority waste and recycling contracts, to chairing the Environmental Services Association (ESA).
Davies described collaboration as the New appointment at ArtSystems A
rtSystems has announced that Bradley Davis has been promoted to service
operations manager.
This new role allows more effective use of resources and will contribute to further improving the service quality and effectiveness of the Technical Service Team.
Davis has worked for over 10 years in the Technical Services Team progressing from Administrator to Team Leader. During this time, he has built an enviable reputation for professionalism and friendliness.
On his appointment, Lorna Brindley, technical service manager at ArtSystems, commented: “It has been a real pleasure to be able to reward Brad’s unstinting efforts and performance over the years and see him progress to this key position – not only within the team, but within the company as a whole.
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“I’ve no doubt whatsoever that he will continue to excel as he has done in his previous roles within ArtSystems. He is a great colleague and is highly respected amongst our customers for the efforts he goes to when providing technical support.”
key to the challenges facing brands and recyclers. He said: “As a member organisation born out of a desire within retail to address the sustainability challenges around packaging, OPRL is uniquely-placed to take collaboration to the next level. Customers trust our technical advice on recyclability, while consumers know that our label can be trusted. “Packaging plays an important role in protecting products to benefit consumers. We need to recognise this, while working together to achieve the systems approach that will address sustainability challenges. Sustainability is increasingly vital for the reputation of brands and retailers, so OPRL is working hard to build on the assurance that enables our members to progress on circular economy packaging solutions. I’m looking forward to supporting the team to continue in providing this excellent service.”
OPRL is now a B Corp O
PRL is celebrating after being officially certified as a B Corporation. This is recognition that the organisation is balancing profit with people and planet.
OPRL has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represents its commitment to goals outside financial. The global B Corp certification standard addresses the entirety of a business’ operations and covers five key impact areas of Governance, Workers, Community, Environment and Customers. The certification process is rigorous, with applicants required to achieve the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability. OPRL is now part of a community of 7,000 businesses globally who have certified as B Corps.
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