Defra Update the Circular Economy Delivery Roadmap with Achieved Milestones

Aligned with the Government’s commitment to advancing to a Circular Economy, Defra have refreshed the Delivery Roadmap to reflect the updated milestones.

Defra has reported good progress against its targets and milestones. While there have been no new additions since the last update, five key milestones have been successfully reached:

• pEPR: Assessment Notices released to LAs – July 2025
• pEPR: Deadline for re-processor and exporter registration – 1 October 2025
• pEPR: Deadline for Producers to submit pEPR data for Jan to June 2025 – 1 October 2025
• pEPR: RAM Roadmap published – 1 October 2025
• pEPR: Producer invoices issued – W/C 13 October 2025

Defra continues working with UK Government Departments to align reforms and strategies, ensuring a coordinated approach to a sustainable, resource-efficient economy that benefits society and the environment.