​If you're a large packaging producer in the UK, you've probably heard about the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules. From 1 January 2025, all household packaging must be assessed using something called the RAM. RAM stands for Recyclability Assessment Methodology. It's a system created by Defra for large producers to measure how recyclable t...

The UK's new Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) system is transforming how businesses that manufacture, import, or sell packaging and packaged products are held accountable for the waste they generate. With 2024 bringing a whirlwind of updates and more expected in 2025, many companies feel overwhelmed by the definitions, terminology, and de...