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EPR: Costs and Benefits

Although the costs of EPR will be high, there is potential for these to be reduced by businesses that can adapt their packaging, reduce their packaging, and offer take back of harder to recycle materials. 

5th May 2023

EPR and Eco-modulation: How to Prepare

Although Defra are yet to release the official modulation fees, it is crucial producers begin to prepare now to avoid financial turmoil in the future.

5th May 2023

PRN Quarterly Data released for Q1

The first quarterly data release of 2023 shows strong production and steady recovery across the grades for the 2023 compliance year thus far.

3rd May 2023

Scottish DRS delayed until March 2024

Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s First Minister, announces delay to Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme in first major policy speech.

20th April 2023

Defra ‘open’ for producers to be on EPR administrator board

During an Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) select committee meeting, Environment Secretary, Thérèse Coffey said that Defra is receptive to the idea of allowing packaging producers on the Extended Producer Responsibility administration board.

6th April 2023

Final 2022 PRN data released

This month the NPWD released the final Q4 figures for 2022, the data showed that each grade managed to hit target for 2022 however, the data release shows the lowest carryover figures since 2008 (500,000T).

6th April 2023

What do I need to do for EPR in 2023?

To assist business in preparing for EPR, Clarity has put together the following guide on what you need to do in order to comply with UK EPR for 2023.

5th April 2023