The UK’s packaging landscape is set for a major shift in 2026, as businesses that produce, import, or supply packaging will become financially responsible for the end-of-life recycling of their products. Known as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), this policy aims to reduce waste, improve recycling rates, and place the cost of recycling squarely on the organisations that create packaging. For packaging producers, importers, and brand owners, understanding the new fees, reporting obligations, and co ...