Evidence that drives environmental policy, compliance, and sustainability
Valpak by Reconomy’s PackFlow Reports are the UK’s most authoritative source of material flow data, EPR forecasts, and recycling performance analysis. Each report combines the UK’s largest packaging and product dataset, over 60 million SKUs, with expert consultancy to deliver evidence-based insights for government, industry, NGOs, and researchers. Our work is trusted by Defra, WRAP, and leading environmental organisations to inform policy, shape legislation, and support a circular economy.
Our library contains a full archive of PackFlow studies, presented in a clear, filterable format so you can quickly find the insights you need:
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.
Read MoreThis analysis highlights the dominance of plastic bottles in UK milk packaging, showing that bottle tonnage remains over five times higher than cartons. While cartons are increasingly used for UHT milk due to sterilisation benefits, fresh milk cartons are also on the rise as some suppliers shift from bottles to reduce plastic use.
Read MoreThe PackFlow Refresh 2023 reports provide comprehensive insights into UK packaging flows, recycling, and compliance risks to support government, industry, and stakeholders. The project updates and cross-checks baseline estimates for packaging placed on the market (POM) in 2022, broken down by format, sector, and source.
Read MoreThe PackFlow 2023 reports provide government, industry, and stakeholders with robust evidence on UK packaging flows, recycling performance, and compliance risks. Produced to support Defra and the Devolved Administrations, the project updates the baseline year to 2022 for packaging placed on the market (POM), collections, recycling, and end markets.
Read MoreThe PackFlow 2023 reports provide comprehensive insights into UK packaging flows, recycling, and compliance risks to support Defra, government, and industry stakeholders. This edition updates the baseline year to 2022 for packaging placed on the market (POM), collections, recycling, and end markets.
Read MoreThe PackFlow Refresh 2023 reports provide governments, industry, and stakeholders with robust evidence on packaging material flows, recycling, and compliance risks. Produced to support Defra’s packaging policy work, the project updates the baseline year to 2022 for packaging placed on the market (POM), collections, recycling, and end markets.
Read MoreThe PackFlow 2023 reports provide industry, government, and stakeholders with evidence to understand packaging material flows, recycling performance, and compliance risks. Produced to support Defra and wider packaging policy work, the reports update estimates of packaging placed on the market (POM), collections, recycling, and end markets.
Read MoreThe PackFlow Refresh 2023 report provides a detailed picture of UK wood packaging, from placement on the market to recycling performance and end markets. By updating the baseline year to 2022, the report ensures industry, government, and stakeholders have the most reliable data available.
Read MoreThe PackFlow 2023 Aluminium Report provides the latest evidence on UK aluminium packaging, what’s placed on the market (POM), how it’s collected and recycled, and where recovered material goes. It updates the baseline to 2022 and models scenarios through 2027 to highlight potential EPR compliance risks against recycling targets.
Read MoreThis report was rapidly developed to assess the potential impacts of the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) proposals and to support stakeholders in responding to the consultation. Drawing on years of PackFlow modelling and close engagement with industry, it explores the responsibilities under the proposed system and the implications for packaging producers.
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