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A fun, friendly guide to EPR and how Reath helps you stay compliant without the chaos.
Jump inExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a set of rules that shift the burden of packaging waste away from consumers and onto the companies who create the packaging in the first place.
You’re likely in scope if you:
If you’re unsure whether you’re in scope, we can help you map your obligations.
Gather core packaging data including activity, type, class, material and weight.
Submit your packaging data to the government every 6 or 12 months, depending on your organisation’s size and status.
Your fees are calculated based on tonnage, recyclability (RAG rating) and material type.
It’s not just the UK – countries worldwide are adopting producer responsibility laws.
European Union
The EU leads globally with mandatory EPR rules across all member states, pushing recyclability and eco-modulation.
United States
EPR is expanding state-by-state, with pioneers like Maine, Oregon and California introducing landmark packaging laws.
Canada
Provinces operate their own EPR systems, with many shifting to full producer funding and stronger recycling performance targets.
Reath’s tools help you collect compliant packaging data, generate regulator-ready reports, and reduce your EPR fees through smarter design.
Centralise your packaging specs, materials and suppliers so you can collect complete, EPR-ready data without spreadsheet chaos.
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Turn your packaging data into clean, regulator-ready submissions with automated checks, RAG logic and exportable reports.
See reporting in action
Test new formats, model fees and emissions, and find lower-cost, lower-impact packaging options before changing real-world production.
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