Learn About Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

The extended producer responsibility for packaging scheme (EPR) will make companies around the globe responsible for the full lifecycle of packaging they produce, including collection, sorting and recycling of disposable packaging and waste. The regulations will apply to all obligated organisations that import or supply packaging in regions where EPR law is live. By asking producers to be responsible for the environmental and social impacts of their products, EPR laws incentivise everyone to design products that are more recyclable, durable or repairable as well as promotes national investment in recycling and waste management infrastructure.

For businesses, complying with EPR regulations often means demonstrating that a certain percentage of your product’s packaging or materials are collected and recycled. This is where Polytag’s data dashboard becomes a powerful tool for tracking plastics through UV tags. By embedding our technology on packaging, businesses can establish a clear link between a product and its journey through the recycling stream.

This creates a traceable digital footprint, providing businesses with verifiable data on the quantity and type of materials collected and recycled. This data is crucial for reporting to EPR schemes, proving compliance, and potentially reducing the fees associated with placing packaging on the market.

The regulations will apply to all obligated global organisations that import or supply packaging. By asking producers to be responsible for the environmental and social impacts of their products, it incentivises everyone to design products that are more recyclable, durable or repairable as well as promotes national investment in recycling and waste management infrastructure. Request a call back from Polytag and we’ll help you start your journey to extended producer responsibility.