Everything you need to prepare for EPR

 
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) has arrived for the UK's brands and retailers.
 
 
Make sure you're up to date with 10 key facts – then take control of compliance in 10 actionable steps. 
 
 
Understand how Extended Producer Responsibility will impact your costs, compliance, and packaging strategy - and how to prepare for fee modulation starting in 2026.
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EPR compliance in simple terms

  • UK EPR in 10 facts

    The 10 things every brand needs to know about extended producer responsibility. 

  • The EPR compliance checklist

    Clear, actionable steps to keep your business compliant, and keep fees as low as possible. 

  • Deepnest insights

    How the UK's packaging teams are using AI to reduce EPR fees and remain compliant. 

What you'll learn:

  • Key EPR deadlines, and the regulatory bodies you need to register with. 
  • How to determine if your business falls under the UK's EPR scheme.
  • What to do to ensure your business is compliant. 
  • Which technology packaging teams are using to reduce fees by 5-10%.

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People assume that brands have a vested interest in the material that they use. That’s not the case, we use the material that we think is best across a range of different factors, and that could be different materials for different products.
Global Science and Innovation Lead
Global Science and Innovation Lead

Leading alcoholic beverages manufacturer

People tend to overlook the complexities behind packaging. Beyond just protecting the product, it must meet various performance, economic, and emotional criteria. It has to be cost-effective, function well, and sometimes even provide an emotional appeal — the ‘warm and fuzzies’ that certain packaging can evoke. And, increasingly, it must also be environmentally responsible.
Innovation and Recyclability Expert
Innovation and Recyclability Expert

Governmental organisation

The really heartwarming thing is that everyone wants to do the right thing, and I believe there's a genuine motivation to do so ... It's really about ensuring that the industry, retailers, brands, and packaging converters receive the guidance they need so we can all move forward together in the right direction.
Co-founder and Director
Co-founder and Director

LCA consultancy

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Find out how we turned 20 interviews and over 50 academic papers into a single, impactful report on the packaging ecosystem.
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