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The Environment Agency has just published RPS 350, providing regulatory relief for packaging producers who haven’t completed their recyclability assessment obligations. RPS 350: RAM Assessment Relief Available Until April 2026 RPS 350 is a Regulatory Position Statement that says the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action against producers […]
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Understanding the Financial Impact of EPR Fees By now, most businesses in the packaging sector are aware of the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, but with the recent release of illustrative base fees, the actual costs are starting to hit home. If you’ve been putting off preparation, the time […]
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How to Record Tertiary Packaging for UK EPR: Your Options Explained If your business supplies goods using pallets, shrink wrap, trays, or other outer packaging, then you’re dealing with what’s known as tertiary packaging — and under the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, you’ll need to report it. But […]
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The long-awaited details of the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) were finally released by DEFRA on December 23rd, 2024. With implementation just days away, producers now have clarity on how they’ll need to assess and report the recyclability of their household packaging from January 2025. The first EPR return which includes […]
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When it Came to Packaging Management, They Were Pulling Their Hair Out… Until They Discovered PackTotal’s Silky Smooth Solution In the ever-evolving landscape of packaging waste regulations, companies in the personal care industry face unique challenges when it comes to managing and reporting their packaging data. This case study follows […]
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Companies in the UK are now obliged to report on and pay modulated fees for product packaging they handle. The amount each company must pay will be initially calculated according to the type of material used and who is responsible for each item of packaging placed on the market. PackTotal […]
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