This study explores how the UK can meet the ambitious packaging recycling targets proposed under the European Circular Economy (CE) Package for 2025 and 2030. It also considers the potential move towards producers covering full net costs (FNC) of packaging collection, sortation, and recycling.
The report reviews the UK’s current producer responsibility system, compares it with six leading European countries, and identifies drivers to increase recycling. Findings suggest paper, card, metals, and glass are on track to meet 2025 targets, while plastics will require significant investment in collection, sorting, and recycling infrastructure to achieve long-term goals.
Valpak’s Plastic PackFlow 2025 Methodology Review strengthens the methodologies used to estimate UK plastic packaging placed on the market, introducing updated 2024 baseline data, improved robustness assessments, and evidence to support packaging policy, regulatory development, and informed industry decision-making.
Read MoreValpak partnered with Zero Waste Scotland to deliver the Textiles Flow Into and Within Scotland research, offering a clearer picture of national textile flows and future policy considerations. Download the full reports and explore how strong data supports effective stewardship.
Read MoreCommissioned by WRAP and delivered by Valpak Consulting with expert support, this report reviews the quantity of wood packaging placed on the UK market (POM) and recycled in 2014. It also projects future POM figures and recycling rates through to 2020.
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