Invitation to Contribute: R&D Project on Future Factors for pEPR Fee Modulation

RECOUP has been invited by PackUK to share our views on the future development of fee modulation under the packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) scheme. This work focuses on the development of an evidence base to inform the next modulation policy statement, impacting years 2028/29 onwards.

The invitation stated:

“As the scheme administrator, PackUK is keen to ensure that any future approach to fee modulation is informed by a wide range of perspectives and is practical, proportionate and effective in supporting the policy objectives of pEPR. Gathering insight from stakeholders across the packaging system is therefore a key part of this process.

To support this work, PackUK has commissioned WSP and Ricardo (part of WSP), acting as independent technical consultants, to develop a questionnaire exploring views on potential options and considerations for future fee modulation. The questionnaire seeks feedback on principle prioritisation, use of packaging design features, implementation considerations and wider sustainability metrics. Please see the attached PackUK Survey Letter Introduction for more information.

We would be grateful for your participation by completing the questionnaire.

We encourage you to engage fully and share your experience and insights. Your input will play an important role in shaping PackUK’s thinking on how fee modulation could evolve over time to better reflect environmental outcomes, while remaining workable for obligated producers.

Thank you for taking the time to support this important piece of work. We value your contribution and look forward to receiving your feedback. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to discuss any of the above, or other points relating to pEPR, as we move forward towards full implementation of future fee modulation.”

The deadline is 29 April, and we will communicate our proposed response before it’s submitted.