Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is entering a critical phase of rollout across the UK, bringing major changes to how packaging producers are regulated, how costs are distributed, and how data is managed. The EPR Conference 2026 is specifically designed to help organisations understand their obligations, prepare for compliance and gain clarity on the policy and operational changes ahead.
Bringing together policymakers, compliance experts, producers, recyclers, local authorities and solution providers, this one‑day event will deliver essential updates, diverse viewpoints and practical strategies to support businesses through the next stages of EPR implementation.
Key themes for 2026 will include:
- Understanding the EPR System: A clear breakdown of regulatory requirements, stakeholder roles and the structure of the Scheme Administrator.
- Compliance, Costs and Enforcement: What producers can expect on data, fees, enforcement activity and reporting obligations.
- Perspectives Across the Value Chain: Insight from waste operators, compliance schemes, producers and local authorities on preparing for EPR.
- Material‑Specific Challenges: How individual streams such as plastics, fibre, metal and glass will be affected, and what changes are required.
- Case Studies and International Comparison: Lessons from early adopters, European reforms and how businesses are preparing globally.
With new regulations set to reshape how packaging is designed, managed and financed, this conference is a must‑attend for anyone involved in packaging production, compliance, sustainability, waste management or data reporting. Delegates will leave with clarity on requirements, a better understanding of system design, and practical actions to support transition during a period of major regulatory change.
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