RAM-Inclusive pEPR Fees for 2026 Published
PackUK has released the first schedule of 2026 Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) fees for packaging, confirming rate increases for most materials. This is the first time the fees incorporate the Recyclability Assessment Model (RAM), which grades packaging materials against disposal options in line with the waste hierarchy.
Context
- pEPR legislation requires large producers supplying or importing packaging in the UK to cover the costs of managing packaging waste.
- The integration of RAM introduces differentiated fees based on recyclability, aiming to incentivise improved packaging design.
Illustrative Base Fees
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Implications for Members
Packaging design choices will increasingly influence compliance costs. Aligning packaging design with RAM criteria can help reduce exposure to higher fees and support sustainability objectives.
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