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Reconomy's EPR services help multi-market businesses manage extended producer responsibility for packaging, WEEE, batteries and textiles: registrations, ongoing reporting, EPR data migration and optimisation, and audit-ready compliance evidence across the UK, EU and international markets.
Speak to our EPR expertsSimplify extended producer responsibility (EPR) with Reconomy
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are evolving rapidly across the globe, advising businesses take accountability for the environmental impact of their products and packaging. Non-compliance is not an option – fines, reputational damage, and missed sustainability targets can hinder your growth.
At Reconomy, we provide comprehensive, tech-enabled EPR services that take the complexity out of compliance while driving measurable environmental and business benefits. Whether you operate in the UK, Europe, or internationally, our expert brands in our comply loop offer tailored solutions to ensure your business meets its EPR obligations efficiently.
Why EPR matters more than ever
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) matters more than ever because it empowers businesses to take ownership of their environmental impact; driving circularity, ensuring compliance, and unlocking long-term value through smarter, more sustainable waste and resource management.
- 400+ EPR schemes worldwide: There has been a global expansion of EPR legislation, with over 400 EPR schemes are active worldwide, covering packaging, WEEE, textiles, and more.
- +£1m financial risk: Businesses face penalties reaching millions for failing to meet EPR reporting and recycling targets.
- 85% of consumers: There is increased consumer and investor pressure with 85% of consumers expect brands to take responsibility for sustainability.
- 30% cost reduction: It offers a competitive advantage with companies embracing circular economy principles see up to a 30% cost reduction in waste management.
Our EPR services: A one-stop compliance solution
Consulting & compliance strategy
Understanding global EPR regulations can be overwhelming. Reconomy’s expert consultancy services help businesses assess, implement, and optimise their EPR compliance strategies, ensuring regulatory adherence while improving circular economy performance.
- Multi-country compliance guidance across the UK, EU, and international markets
- Data management and reporting support for seamless submissions
- Waste collection, recycling obligations, and cost optimisation strategies
- Risk mitigation against non-compliance penalties
EPR compliance management & reporting
With extensive experience managing Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) and Compliance Schemes, Reconomy ensures your business stays compliant with minimal disruption. Our services include:
- EPR scheme registration and reporting
- Producer registration and in-country representation
- Ongoing regulatory updates and advisory services
- Data accuracy and reporting automation
A global PRO network
Our strength is our ability to support businesses globally through our extensive Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) network. Unlike independent PROs operating in a single country, Reconomy provides seamless, multi-country compliance solutions, reducing administrative burdens for businesses managing obligations across multiple regions.
- In-country legislation compliance – Our PROs ensure full compliance with local regulations, allowing businesses to meet EPR requirements efficiently.
- Single strategic partner – Instead of working with multiple compliance schemes, businesses can rely on Reconomy for a consolidated, global compliance approach.
- Data centralisation and reporting – Our tech-enabled platforms aggregate compliance data from multiple countries, ensuring transparency and streamlined reporting.
- Customised solutions – Whether through our own PROs or collaborations with trusted compliance schemes, we tailor solutions to meet the unique requirements of each country.
EPR data migration services
Getting EPR reporting right depends on getting the underlying data right first. Our EPR data migration services move your packaging, WEEE and battery data out of spreadsheets and legacy systems into a single, audit-ready compliance platform, so every country submission draws on the same clean, current dataset.
What are EPR data migration services?
EPR data migration services move a business's existing packaging, material and volume data from spreadsheets, legacy systems or a previous compliance provider into a new reporting platform, checking accuracy and completeness along the way. For multi-market businesses, this migration is usually the first step before any new scheme registration or reporting cycle begins, since inaccurate historic data carries forward into every future submission.
Discuss EPR data migration servicesHow is packaging data migrated for EPR reporting?
EPR data migration services move a business's existing packaging, material and volume data from spreadsheets, legacy systems or a previous compliance provider into a new reporting platform, checking accuracy and completeness along the way. For multi-market businesses, this migration is usually the first step before any new scheme registration or reporting cycle begins, since inaccurate historic data carries forward into every future submission.
Discuss packaging migrationPackaging data management and compliance support
Once your data has been migrated, the ongoing work is keeping it accurate and optimised as reporting rules and volumes change. This is where packaging data management and compliance support becomes an ongoing service rather than a one-off project.
Audit preparation and data quality assurance
How do EPR data controls create an audit trail?
EPR data controls create an audit trail by recording where every reported figure came from, what changed between submissions, and who approved it, so a business can show a regulator exactly how a number was calculated rather than simply stating it. This is the core of data quality assurance before any figure reaches a regulator, and it matters most for packaging data management and compliance support work, when a scheme or auditor queries a submission months later and the underlying evidence needs to still be there and still make sense.
Should you choose EPR software, a managed service, or consultancy?
Software alone is enough if a business has the in-house resource to run its own data migration, keep every country’s reporting format up to date, and manage its own audit trail. A managed EPR service adds the people who do that work for you, on an agreed plan, while consultancy fits businesses that only need occasional advice on scope, strategy or a one-off migration project rather than ongoing reporting upport. Most multi-country businesses end up using a mix: a managed service for the recurring reporting workload, with consultancy brought in for a specific market entry or regulatory change.
Preparing for EPR and what's next
How can businesses prepare for upcoming regulations?
Businesses can prepare for EPR regulations by assessing their compliance gaps, reviewing current and upcoming rules, mapping the packaging materials they use and understanding the fees and fines involved. If you're switching provider, give the migration its own timeline, separate from day-to-day compliance. A clear plan and budget will support both.
How can businesses prepare for upcoming regulations?How does EPR change who pays for waste management?
EPR shifts the financial burden of waste management from local governments and taxpayers to producers. This transition can alleviate municipal budget constraints and lead to more efficient recycling programs, as producers have a vested interest in designing products that are easier and more cost-effective to recycle.
How does EPR change who pays for waste management?How do Digital Product Passports relate to EPR?
Digital Product Passports (DPPs) can enhance EPR systems by providing detailed information about a product's materials, design, and lifecycle. This transparency facilitates better recycling and disposal processes, ensures compliance with regulations, and supports the development of a circular economy by enabling more informed decisions by all stakeholders involved.
How do Digital Product Passports relate to EPR?How does Reconomy help businesses manage EPR?
Reconomy helps businesses navigate EPR regulations worldwide through compliance management, data reporting, and sustainable waste management strategies, whether that means a full migration from your current provider or building compliance from scratch. This includes clinical waste alongside standard EPR streams for businesses that need both managed under one process.
How does Reconomy help businesses manage EPR?
EPR solutions for specific waste streams
EPR regulations vary based on industry and material type. Reconomy provides global expertise across all regulated waste streams, including:
- Packaging waste – Navigate shifting EPR packaging laws and maximise material recovery.
- Electrical & Electronic Equipment (WEEE) – Prepare for evolving WEEE EPR regulations.
- Batteries – Manage hazardous waste obligations and upcoming battery EPR requirements.
- Textiles – Comprehensive solutions for textile EPR, backed by circular economy expertise.
EPR implementation and impact
EPR implementation is reshaping the way businesses manage their packaging, waste, and compliance responsibilities.
Key milestones include:
- EU Waste Framework Directive (2023-2025) – Mandating enhanced packaging data reporting and new industry-wide sorting and recycling targets.
- India’s PWM Rules (2016) & Plastic EPR Fulfilment Services – Regulations now require businesses to register for a Unique Identification Number (UIN) and meet stringent plastic waste collection targets.
- UK PRNs & PERNs System (2024) – An evolved packaging compliance model increasing producer contributions to waste management.
- EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) – A major regulatory shift aiming to reduce packaging waste, increase recyclability, and implement harmonised labelling across the EU.
- EU Battery Regulation (2023 onward) – Introduces new obligations for battery producers including carbon footprint declarations, performance standards, labelling, and collection targets.
- Global EPR Expansion (2025 & Beyond) – Countries worldwide are aligning with stricter waste collection and reporting obligations.
EPR data intelligence and insights
EPR compliance isn’t just about meeting legal requirements – it’s a strategic opportunity to unlock data-driven insights, reduce costs, and improve resource efficiency. Reconomy’s advanced technology platforms help businesses:
- Track material flows and optimise waste streams
- Improve recyclability of products and packaging
- Integrate circular economy principles into supply chains
Nation-specific EPR requirements and how Reconomy can help
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) rules vary significantly from country to country, which makes compliance a complex challenge for multinational businesses. Reconomy operates in more than 150 countries and provides country-specific expertise to keep you compliant across every regulatory landscape you trade in. Here are some of the markets where we guide businesses.
United Kingdom
UK packaging EPR requires producers to pay the full net cost of managing household packaging waste. Alongside this, producers must obtain Packaging Waste Recycling Notes (PRNs) and Packaging Waste Export Recycling Notes (PERNs) as evidence that their recycling obligations have been met. Through our specialist brand Valpak, we offer comprehensive compliance solutions, including PRN procurement, data tracking and full EPR registration support.
Germany
Under the VerpackG (Packaging Act), businesses must register with the LUCID packaging register and participate in a dual system for recycling. Producers of electrical equipment and batteries also face strict registration and take-back obligations under WEEE and battery legislation. We provide complete compliance services, including registration, data reporting and fulfilment of waste collection obligations.
France
France requires the Triman logo and sorting instructions on consumer-facing packaging, so shoppers know how to recycle it. Its EPR scope is also one of the broadest in Europe, extending to sectors such as textiles and furniture. Our experts ensure accurate packaging data, compliant regulatory reporting and correct consumer labelling.
Austria
Businesses placing packaging on the Austrian market must register and report through an approved Austrian compliance scheme. Separate collection and sorting rules are strict, with detailed guidelines on how recyclable materials are handled. We manage reporting, partner with in-country producer responsibility organisations (PROs) and optimise sorting and recycling processes.
United States
EPR is emerging in the US on a state-by-state basis, with California, Oregon, Maine and Colorado among those introducing packaging EPR laws, each with different requirements. Beyond packaging, state schemes also cover printed paper, electronics and hazardous materials. We monitor evolving state legislation, help you centralise compliance tracking across states and advise on adapting to a landscape with no single federal framework.
Canada
Canada combines federal oversight with detailed provincial EPR programmes covering packaging, WEEE and household hazardous waste. Producer responsibility is also increasing under the country’s zero plastic waste agenda and national sustainability targets.
We help you align with multiple provincial schemes and manage full reporting and registration across jurisdictions.
Across the EU
EPR implementation differs between EU member states, with variations in registration processes, reporting frequencies and fee structures. Reconomy navigates this complexity with tailored compliance strategies, so your business stays ahead of evolving regulations.
Your compliance, our expertise
Reconomy is the trusted partner for some of the world’s biggest brands, helping over 7,200 businesses across 80+ countries navigate EPR regulations. Let us do the heavy lifting so you can focus on business growth and sustainability.
Book your tailored EPR assessment today. Contact our experts to discover how we can help you stay compliant, reduce costs, and contribute to a more circular economy.
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FAQs
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we receive around our EPR services
Most Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws primarily address the end-of-life management of covered materials sold or used within a specific country. The responsibility for paying fees associated with these materials can vary throughout the supply chain.
EPR laws may designate various entities, such as manufacturers, distributors, or retailers, as accountable for compliance. Importantly, producers may be obligated to comply with these regulations even if their business headquarters is situated outside the region where the product is marketed or utilised.
Product Stewardship is a broad concept where all stakeholders involved in the lifecycle of a product, designers, producers, sellers, users, and disposers, share responsibility for minimising its environmental impact.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), a subset of Product Stewardship, specifically assigns the primary responsibility to producers for the end-of-life management of their products, including take-back, recycling, and disposal. This approach encourages producers to design products with their entire lifecycle in mind, promoting sustainability.
EPR policies can impact the second-hand market by influencing the flow of used goods. For instance, in the fashion industry, concerns have arisen about the overproduction of clothing leading to an influx of second-hand items in markets ill-equipped to handle them, causing environmental and economic challenges.
Implementing EPR can incentivise producers to consider the end-of-life of their products, potentially leading to more sustainable production practices and a more manageable second-hand market.
EPR policies often require producers to bear the costs associated with the end-of-life management of their products. For example, in the UK, the introduction of a packaging tax under the EPR initiative is expected to increase the cost of various bottled products, such as wine and soft drinks, as producers pass on these additional costs to consumers. This shift aims to encourage producers to design more sustainable packaging solutions to minimise these costs.
EPR policies targeting electronic waste encourage manufacturers to design products that are easier to recycle, contain fewer hazardous materials, and have longer lifespans. This shift can lead to innovation in materials, manufacturing processes, and business models focused on sustainability.
By holding producers accountable for the end-of-life management of electronics, EPR incentivises the development of products that are more environmentally friendly throughout their lifecycle.
In the fashion industry, implementing EPR can be complex due to the global nature of clothing production and distribution. Producers may face challenges such as establishing efficient take-back systems, dealing with the environmental impact of overproduction, and navigating varying regulations across different countries.
Additionally, the influx of second-hand clothing in markets that lack proper infrastructure to manage them can lead to environmental pollution, highlighting the need for effective EPR policies.
Businesses can prepare for EPR regulations by conducting self-assessments to identify gaps in compliance, reviewing existing and forthcoming EPR regulations, identifying the packaging materials and formats their products use, and understanding the associated fees and fines. Establishing a strategic plan and budget to enhance compliance efforts and improve overall packaging sustainability is also advisable.
EPR shifts the financial burden of waste management from local governments and taxpayers to producers. This transition can alleviate municipal budget constraints and lead to more efficient recycling programs, as producers have a vested interest in designing products that are easier and more cost-effective to recycle.
Digital Product Passports (DPPs) can enhance EPR systems by providing detailed information about a product’s materials, design, and lifecycle. This transparency facilitates better recycling and disposal processes, ensures compliance with regulations, and supports the development of a circular economy by enabling more informed decisions by all stakeholders involved.
EPR policies can lead to increased costs for everyday consumer products as producers may pass on the expenses associated with compliance to consumers. For instance, in the UK, the introduction of a packaging tax under the EPR initiative is expected to raise the prices of items like drinks, kitchenware, and small appliances. This mechanism encourages both producers and consumers to consider the environmental impact of products and packaging.
Reconomy is an international circular economy specialist that combines technology, skills, and expertise to build sustainability ‘loops’ that create circular opportunities for businesses. We assist our partners in navigating complex EPR regulations worldwide, offering services such as compliance management, data reporting, and the development of sustainable waste management strategies. Our goal is to enable the circular economy for our customers, using technology to build partnerships that create a more sustainable world.
By partnering with Reconomy, businesses can effectively manage their EPR obligations, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to a waste-free world where resources are conserved, and economic growth is achieved through sustainable circular means.
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