{"id":3392,"date":"2024-10-25T03:19:41","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T07:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=3392"},"modified":"2024-10-25T03:19:41","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T07:19:41","slug":"uk-government-confirms-industry-led-role-in-packaging-epr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=3392","title":{"rendered":"UK government confirms industry-led role in packaging EPR"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The UK government has established plans for a producer-led EPR scheme for packaging, appointing a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) \/ Credit: ANDREI ASKIRKA via Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

The UK Government has confirmed the appointment of a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) as a critical part of its upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for packaging.<\/p>\n

This announcement follows an open letter from ministers representing the four UK nations, which emphasised the importance of industry leadership in the development and operation of the EPR scheme.<\/p>\n

EPR to cost \u00a31.7bn in 2025, says industry leader<\/h2>\n

Jim Bligh, Director of Corporate Affairs and Packaging at The Food and Drink Federation (FDF), welcomed the government\u2019s decision to adopt a producer-led approach.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith EPR expected to cost at least \u00a31.7bn in 2025 alone, it is essential that it delivers value for money and boosts Britain\u2019s recycling rates,\u201d Bligh said.<\/p>\n

Bligh also highlighted that successful EPR schemes around the world are driven by producers, and the UK\u2019s choice to follow international best practice is crucial.<\/p>\n

\u201cA producer-led organisation can harness the expertise of manufacturers and the waste value chain to create a true circular economy for packaging recycling,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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