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• Closed-Loop Recycling Credits: In response to concerns that EPR could
inadvertently penalize companies that run their own take-back or closedloop recycling (e.g. re昀椀llable packaging or closed-loop plastic recycling), the
government has introduced allowances. For instance, producers of foodgrade plastic packaging who demonstrate closed-loop recycling of that
material can offset their EPR fees to avoid paying twice. If your company
has circular programs (like collecting your packaging for reuse/recycling),
check the latest guidance, you might be eligible for fee reductions or
exemptions for those portions.
In summary, during 2026 the “full” EPR model is in effect:
Producers are reporting data regularly and paying signi昀椀cant fees scaled by
recyclability. Beyond 2026, expect iterative changes but the core principle, make
packaging producers 昀椀nancially and operationally responsible for sustainable
packaging outcomes – is here to stay. Next, we turn to how companies can
practically comply with these rules and manage their responsibilities effectively.
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