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:
The PackFlow Covid-19 reports analyse the impact of lockdown and recession on UK packaging flows, recycling, and compliance risks. Produced for Defra, governments, and industry, they deliver evidence on how the pandemic reshaped packaging markets and recycling performance.
Read MoreThis project evaluates the impact of Covid-19 and lockdown restrictions on the UK packaging recycling compliance system, projecting outcomes through to 2022. It considers how shifts in consumption, recycling participation, and business activity influence packaging placed on the market (POM) and compliance against recycling targets.
Read MoreThe PackFlow Covid-19 reports assess the impacts of the pandemic and recession on UK packaging flows, collections, recycling, and compliance risks. Produced to support Defra, governments, and industry, they provide robust evidence on how Covid-19 has shaped packaging performance and policy needs.
Read MoreThe PackFlow Covid-19 reports analyse how the pandemic and recession affected UK packaging flows, recycling, and compliance risks. Designed to support Defra, governments, and industry, they provide vital insights into packaging system resilience under unprecedented disruption.
Read MoreThe PackFlow Covid-19 reports examine the impact of the pandemic and recession on UK packaging flows, collections, recycling, and compliance risks. Produced to support Defra, governments, and industry, they provide evidence on how Covid-19 affected packaging recycling performance and end markets.
Read MoreThe PackFlow Covid-19 wood packaging recycling report examines the impact of the pandemic and recession on UK packaging flows, recycling, and compliance risks. Phase I updates baseline estimates to 2019 for packaging placed on the market, collections, recycling, and end markets.
Read MoreWoodFlow 2020 offers the UK’s most comprehensive analysis of wood packaging. It examines 2014 market and recycling data, projects trends to 2020, and integrates insights from key industry and government bodies. The findings inform strategic decisions on recycling, compliance, and circular economy planning.
Read MoreThe UK Government is consulting on the future of packaging producer responsibility as part of the Resources and Waste Strategy and EU Circular Economy Package (CEP). This includes higher recycling targets for 2025 and 2030, and producers funding at least 80% of packaging collection, sorting, and recycling costs.
Read MoreMetalFlow 2025 has been produced to support Defra in understanding the flow of aluminium and steel packaging in the UK. Using a 2017 baseline, the report examines packaging placed on the market (POM), current recycling levels, and projected future trends to 2025.
Read MoreGlassFlow 2025 has been developed to support Defra in understanding the current and projected levels of UK glass packaging placed on the market (POM) and recycled through to 2025. The report also considers UK and European compliance implications, providing robust evidence for packaging policy decisions.
Read MoreWood Flow 2025 has been produced to support Defra in understanding current and future levels of UK wood packaging placed on the market (POM) and recycled. The report also provides compliance assessments against UK packaging targets to 2020 and the Circular Economy Package (CEP) target for 2025.
Read MorePaper and Card Flow 2025 has been developed to support Defra in understanding current and future levels of UK paper and card packaging placed on the market (POM) and recycled. The report provides projections through to 2025, offering valuable evidence for packaging policy decisions.
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