Understanding the 2026 EPR Fee Modulation: What It Means for Your Business
The new fee modulation structure introduces tiered pricing based on recyclability. We break down what changed, who pays more, and how to prepare your packaging portfolio before the April deadline.
5 Quick Wins to Improve Your Packaging RAM Rating
Small changes to your packaging design can shift components from Red to Amber, or Amber to Green. Here are five practical steps you can take this quarter to reduce fees and boost recyclability scores.
DEFRA Reporting Deadlines 2026: A Complete Timeline
Missing a DEFRA submission window means penalties. We have compiled every key date for 2026 into a single reference timeline, including registration renewals, data submissions, and fee payment windows.
How One Producer Saved £340k by Switching from Red to Green Packaging
A mid-market food producer used Repackd's fee optimisation engine to identify high-impact material swaps. Within six months, they cut their EPR bill by more than a third. Here is exactly how they did it.
The Hidden Costs of Manual Packaging Data Collection
Spreadsheets, supplier emails, and consultant hours add up fast. We calculated the true cost of manual compliance workflows and the results might surprise you. Spoiler: it is more than your EPR fees.
RAM v1.1: What Changed and What You Need to Know
OPRL released an updated version of the Recyclability Assessment Methodology. We walk through every change, from new material categories to adjusted scoring thresholds, and what it means for your existing assessments.
How to Collect Packaging Data from 100+ Suppliers Without Losing Your Mind
Chasing suppliers for packaging specs is a full-time job. We break down a practical framework for automating data collection, reducing errors, and hitting your EPR deadlines without the email avalanche.
Plastic Packaging Tax vs EPR: Understanding the Two Schemes
Two overlapping regulations, two different compliance teams, and a lot of confusion. We untangle the Plastic Packaging Tax and EPR to show where they overlap, where they diverge, and how to manage both efficiently.
How to Conduct a Packaging Waste Audit in 5 Steps
A packaging waste audit is the foundation of any compliance strategy. We walk through a practical five-step process to catalogue your packaging, identify waste hotspots, and build a data-driven action plan.
Simpler Recycling: What the UK's Collection Reform Means for Producers
The UK's Simpler Recycling reforms are reshaping how councils collect waste. For packaging producers, that means new material streams, different collection rates, and a direct impact on your EPR fees.
Ditching Carbon Black: Material Alternatives That Save You Money
Carbon black plastics are NIR-invisible, automatically rated Red under RAM, and costing producers a fortune in EPR fees. We look at detectable alternatives that maintain shelf appeal while slashing your compliance costs.
The Ultimate EPR Compliance Checklist for 2026
From PRN obligations to data submissions, packaging categorisation to fee payments — this comprehensive checklist covers every step of EPR compliance so nothing falls through the cracks.