Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

We know that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) will change the landscape of packaging and drastically impact costs for UK businesses. Macfarlane Packaging can help you under stand EPR and show you how sustainable packaging and cost reduction go hand in hand. 

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Does EPR apply to your business?

To determine if your business will be in the scope of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, you must know your turnover and packaging use in tonnes. You'll also need to understand if you're carrying our key packaging activities as the UK Government defines. 

 

If you're in the scope of EPR legislation, how it will apply to your company depends on if you're closed as a small businesses or a large business. 

Find out if EPR applied to your business...

Download our FREE Extended Producer Responsibility Guide

Our FREE guide to Extended Producer Responsibility will:

  • Explore what Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is  
  • Present essential information to help understand the details of EPR
  • Investigate the reasons behind the introduction of EPR
  • Determine EPR's relevance to your business
  • Outline the actions your business must take to ensure compliance with the new regulations
  • Discuss how you can prepare and share strategies to optimise your packaging to minimise EPR fees

Support preparing for Extended Producer Responsibity

At Macfarlane Packaging, we can help you optimise your packaging so you can make it lighter, use less and swap to more sustainable materials. We've also got tools that can illustrate EPR fees and an e-trading platform for easy waste reporting. 

We have an extensive range of eco-friendly packaging products and a methodical approach that helps you make informed decisions about your packaging materials.

Our unique tool, the Packaging Optimimiser can show you exactly what your packaging is costing you and the environment. And then show you how new solutions can help…

If you want to know your packaging weights in a snap for packaging waste reporting our easy e-trading system can make life a breeze and cut your packaging admin.