Articles by David Patton

TL;DR Summary PPWR: EU-wide packaging rulebook (replaces PPWD). Applies from August 2026, including new reporting requirements. Applies to all packaging; incl. marketplaces, fulfilment, importers (can include non‑EU sellers). Covers all packaging placed on the EU market, including marketplaces, fulfilment providers, importers and some non-EU sellers. No blanket small business...

If your business uses packaging, you may have heard the terms RAM and EPR banded about this year – but what do they mean? RAM stands for Recycling Assessment Methodology and EPR is shorthand for Extended Producer Responsibility. The latter is key legislation that will have significant impact on businesses using packaging and putting it on to the UK market. With the first round of EPR lev...

As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations continue to roll out across the UK, businesses face increasing scrutiny—not just on what they produce, but how it’s packaged. EPR shifts the financial responsibility for packaging waste from local authorities to producers, meaning packaging choices now directly impact your bottom line. For businesses shipping products nationwide and beyo...

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is reshaping the financial landscape for businesses using packaging. This seismic shift in packaging waste reporting and obligations, means that UK businesses are expected to shell out some £2bn, as the cost of managing household waste is moved to companies putting household packaging onto the market.   With the UK’s evolving EPR framework, incl...

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a new legislation that transfers the financial obligations of handling packaging waste from local councils to the companies that use that packaging.   This regulation is anticipated to have a considerable effect on UK businesses in scope of its provisions, leading to increased expenses and changing their approaches to managing packaging wa...

In a world where customers are increasingly worried about climate change and the environment, businesses are under growing pressure to make sustainable choices. Product packaging is one of the key areas where companies can make a significant difference. According to a survey published by Statista, 81% of customers prefer eco-friendly packaging and 80% believes that online deliveries arrive ...

“Sustainable packaging” – it’s a term you’ll be hearing more often these days. With the growing concern for our environment, sustainable packaging is more important than ever. So, what is sustainable packaging? In this article, we’ll explore what sustainable packaging is, why it’s important and debunk common myths about it. We’ll also consider why sustainable packaging can have benefits for...

In the world of eco-friendly packaging, there are lots of acronyms and words related to sustainability that need to be understood.   To help build a safer and more sustainable world, it’s worth taking the time to understand the jargon that’s out there. We’ve compiled a handy sustainability glossary as a tool to demystify sustainability buzzwords and the terminology around eco-friend...

Updated: 19 March 2024.This guide has been updated with the latest information about Extended Producer Responsibility regulations in the UK.You may already be aware of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation but as the legislation is evolving, we have updated this article. For example, did you know that mandatory EPR reporting now kicks off on 31st May 2024? Plus, a pause has been p...