Trusted by Government. Designed for the recycling industry.
Reliable material data and flow insights to help collectors, sorters, reprocessors and innovators plan, recover more, and build capacity for a circular economy.
PackFlow Reports for waste collectors, sorters & reprocessors
Our PackFlow reports track packaging and materials placed on the market (POM), and can also be used to map material flows in the UK and internationally.
- Trusted by governments to inform environmental legislation
- Essential insights for waste collectors, sorters, and reprocessors
- Sectoral engagement throughout
- Data-driven evidence to support recycling targets and operational planning
What PackFlow Reports deliver...
Turning packaging and materials data into recycling action, PackFlow reports provide the practical intelligence waste collectors, sorters, reprocessors and innovators need to recover more and prepare for the future.
Reliable material flow forecasts
Clear insights into the types and volumes of packaging entering the waste stream, helping industry plan capacity, routes, and processing demand.
Data to guide investment
Evidence-based intelligence to support investment decisions on all aspects of waste management and recycling, including sorting technology, facility upgrades, and reprocessing infrastructure.
Alignment with policy & trends
Reports trusted by government, giving you early visibility of packaging trends and legislative shifts that affect recycling operations.
How PackFlow supports waste collectors, sorters & reprocessors
Waste collectors – Plan smarter, collect better
Access data by material type and volume to anticipate collection demands.
• Optimise collection efficiency and identify service gaps
• Forecast material growth trends
• Support compliance with evolving local requirements
• Interpret the impact of targets or regulation implementation or change
Reprocessors – Secure reliable feedstock
Get the data you need to align processing capacity with material availability.
• Forecast feedstock volumes for types, colours or formats of plastics, paper, glass, and metals, WEEE, batteries and some products
• Identify market opportunities for under-recycled materials
• Align with future demand and legislation-driven shifts
Why choose PackFlow
Trusted by government
Our data underpins environmental policy, giving you confidence in its accuracy and authority.
Built for industry
Tailored insights for waste collectors, sorters, and reprocessors, helping you plan capacity, investments, and operations.
Comprehensive material coverage
Detailed breakdowns across all materials, with forecasts that help anticipate future trends.
UK and global perspective
While rooted in UK reporting, our methodology can map material flows internationally — offering broader market intelligence.
Driving the circular economy
PackFlow supports the shift from waste to resource, enabling industry and government to achieve sustainability goals.
Talk to a consultant
Looking for consultancy support? Our experts can help you interpret PackFlow data and apply insights to your operations. Send us your enquiry today.