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 Drinks Recycling On-the-Go report was produced to support Defra in understanding single-use drinks containers placed on the UK market (POM), consumed, recycled, or disposed of. The study covers metal drinks cans, plastic and glass bottles, drinks cartons, and pouches, offering robust insights to inform packaging policy.
Read MorePlasticFlow 2025 has been developed to help Defra assess current and future levels of UK plastic packaging placed on the market (POM) and recycled. The report provides projections out to 2025, offering essential insights for packaging policy planning.
Read MoreThe updated UK EEEFlow 2016 report, first published in 2017, provides new analysis of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) placed on the UK market and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) generated. Using a baseline year of 2015, the study reviews flows to 2020 to assess compliance with EU recycling targets.
Read MoreThis EEEFlow update builds on the original UK EEEFlow 2016 report, using the same methodology with new published data and stakeholder insights to refresh compliance assessments. The study reviews electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) placed on the market and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) generated.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreCommissioned by Defra and managed by Valpak and WRAP, this report provides robust, up-to-date data on electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) placed on the UK market and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) generated. Using a 2015 baseline with projections to 2020, the study supports accurate compliance assessments against recycling regulations.
Read MoreThis report, commissioned by Defra and managed by Valpak and WRAP, provides updated data on electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) placed on the UK market (POM) and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) generated. Covering a baseline year of 2015 with projections to 2020, the study ensures robust evidence for compliance with recycling regulations.
Read MoreCommissioned by WRAP and carried out by Valpak Consulting with support from the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), this report provides a detailed review of paper and card packaging placed on the UK market (POM) and recycling performance in 2014. The study uses both primary and secondary research to deliver accurate and reliable insights.
Read MoreThis report, commissioned by WRAP and delivered by Valpak Consulting with support from the Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI), reviews paper and card packaging placed on the UK market (POM) and recycling performance in 2014. Drawing on primary and secondary research, the study provides a robust assessment of industry data.
Read MoreCommissioned by WRAP and Valpak, this report reviews aluminium and steel packaging placed on the UK market (POM) and reprocessed in 2012, with updates for 2013 where data was available. The study also provides scenario analysis projecting recycling performance to 2020, supporting Defra’s packaging policy work.
Read MoreThis project, commissioned by Valpak Limited and Defra, and delivered by Valpak Consulting and WRAP, assessed plastic packaging placed on the UK market (POM) and recycling performance in 2013. Using both primary and secondary research, the study provides a detailed evidence base to inform Defra’s packaging policy.
Read MoreIn 2012, the UK glass packaging recycling sector faced significant volatility, with low recycling figures in the first half of the year putting pressure on performance targets. To meet the EU Directive recycling target of 60%, the UK needed to recycle 1.65 million tonnes of glass packaging. Despite a surge in the final quarter, the total achieved was 59%, just short of compliance.
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