EPR Guide - Flipbook - Page 7
Introduction
The UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for
packaging is a major regulatory shift that makes businesses
昀椀nancially responsible for the packaging waste they generate.
Introduced to create a “polluter pays” system, EPR transfers
the cost of collecting, recycling and disposing of household
packaging waste from taxpayers to producers.
This guide explains what EPR is and why it was introduced,
who needs to comply, and how it speci昀椀cally affects logistics,
transport, and manufacturing companies across various
roles (from brand owners and packers to importers and
3PL providers). It covers the current rules (2024–2026),
upcoming changes (like recyclability-based fees), step-bystep compliance actions, cost implications and penalties,
and strategic opportunities to turn EPR into a sustainability
advantage.
The aim is to provide a clear, UK-focused
roadmap for senior decision-makers,
Operations/Compliance Teams, and
Sustainability or Marketing Managers alike.
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