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Defra has appointed Robert Lisney of Irl Consultancy Services to chair the Advisory Committee (ACP) on Packaging from next month.

Lisney takes over from John Turner who stood down from the role after seven years at the end of 2009.

The new ACP also features Marks & Spencer's head of packaging Helene Roberts, Andrew Roberts from BPI and David Williams for Corus Steel Packaging Recycling.

Defra said the new committee would advise on achieving the goals of last year's packaging strategy and other areas such as producer obligations and life-cycle analysis.

The ACP, which starts a four-year term on 1 March, has also been widened to include representatives from local authorities and compliance groups. The chair is paid £350 a day and the rest of the committee is unpaid.

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NEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON PACKAGING

Chairman
Robert Lisney, Irl Consulting
Raw material manufacturer/processor
Andy Doran Novelis Recycling
David Williams, Corus
Converter
Andrew Green, British Polythene Industries
Packer Filler
Paul Smith, Coca-Cola Enterprises
Retailer
Helene Roberts, M&S
Compliance Scheme
Paul Van Danzing, Wastepack
Steve Gough, Valpak
Local Authority
Lee Marshall, Powys County Council and LARAC
Consumer Representative
Lisa Foster, Trading Standards, Lincolnshire County Council

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