Metals group pushes for EPR fee rethink as administrator launches

"Today, the Metal Packaging Manufacturers Association is urging PackUK, the new administrator of the UK’s £10 billion Extended Producer Responsibility scheme, to rethink its fee structure. The current method bases fees on weight, not recyclability, which MPMA says unfairly penalizes steel packaging—despite its 100% recyclability and highest recycling rate in the UK. Here’s the twist for the paper packaging industry: this debate highlights a growing trend—regulators are prioritizing material recyclability. Brands relying on paper-based packaging must now double down on proving their circularity credentials to stay competitive. The future? Lightweight might not cut it—sustainability metrics are the new currency."https://www.mrw.co.uk/news/metals-group-pushes-for-epr-fee-rethink-as-administrator-launches-21-01-2025/

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