The UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility scheme entered its second operational year in April 2026, and with it came eco-modulation: the mechanism that adjusts the fees
With resin prices elevated and Extended Producer Responsibility modulated fees now in full effect, many brands are struggling to balance genuine eco-friendly labelling with tight
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is reshaping how packaging is designed, labelled and managed across the UK. While much of the attention around EPR has focused
Eco labels are increasingly used to signal environmental responsibility, but not all eco labels carry the same regulatory weight. For UK regulators, the key distinction
The UK is once again projected to miss its national recycling targets, according to updated data from DEFRA and WRAP. Municipal recycling rates have stagnated
In 2025, the most powerful enforcers of environmental labelling are not just regulators but retailers. UK supermarkets, under pressure from consumers and their own sustainability