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Read MoreColorado Packaging Regulations introduce EPR reporting, PCR content requirements and producer obligations. Learn what businesses need to do to comply.
Read MoreThe European Commission has released new EU CBAM guidance to help overseas manufacturers understand emissions reporting, verification and compliance requirements.
Read MoreHMRC has published the first list of overseas carbon pricing schemes eligible for Carbon Price Relief under UK CBAM. Find out what it means for importers.
Read MoreThe Revised Construction Products Regulation introduces new lifecycle environmental impact reporting requirements for construction products. Learn what changes, when they apply, and how manufacturers can prepare.
Read MorePost-consumer recycled content is becoming a key factor in packaging compliance. Discover what PCR is, why it matters, what data you need to collect, and how to prepare.
Read MoreNHS suppliers face new ESG reporting requirements from April 2027. Learn what enhanced Carbon Reduction Plans must include, how to manage Scope 3 emissions, and how to prepare your organisation.
Read MoreRoyal Decree 214/2025 has made carbon footprint reporting mandatory for many businesses operating in Spain. We explain what's required, who's affected, and how organisations can prepare with confidence — whether they're in scope now or likely to be asked for emissions data soon.
Read MoreNorth Macedonia introduced Textile EPR under its 2021 Law on the Management of Additional Waste Streams. Here's what's in scope, who counts as a producer, and what registration and reporting requirements apply.
Read MoreSpain has published a revised draft Royal Decree on textile and footwear waste, incorporating EU Directive 2025/1892. Collection targets have been softened, but new recycling targets, producer obligations, and R&D funding rules have been added for the first time.
Read MoreThe UK Government has announced mandatory anti-deforestation rules for companies trading in soy, palm oil, cocoa and rubber. Here's what the proposals cover, how they align with the EU's EUDR, and what UK businesses need to do next.
Read MorePackUK's RAM 2027 update brings tighter PFAS thresholds, stricter PET colour rules, and a partial return of food contamination checks. Here's what's changed — and what it means for your pEPR fees.
Read MoreWhat happens when voluntary environmental disclosure becomes a legal requirement? We break down how ESPR and the revised CPR are embedding lifecycle environmental impact reporting into EU compliance.
Read MoreAccurate pEPR data is essential to avoid overpaying fees and ensure compliance. Learn how better data management can reduce risk and unlock value.
Read MoreNot sure what packaging data you need to collect for EPR? This practical guide explains exactly what to report, including materials, packaging types, household vs non-household classification, and reporting deadlines, along with the most common mistakes UK businesses make.
Read MoreThe government portal ‘Report Packaging Data’ (RPD) online enrolment is now open for producers. Read our blog to find out what you must do and what resources are available to help guide you through this process.
Read MoreKey takeaways from Interpack 2026: how the PPWR is shaping packaging innovation, circular economy collaboration, and future-ready compliance strategies.
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