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title: What is Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR)?
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# What is Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR)?

New government regulations, called **Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging (pEPR)**, makes sure brands and retailers take responsibility for what happens to their packaging **after** it’s used. That means companies will now **cover the costs** of collecting, sorting, recycling, or disposing of their packaging waste.

This new system is replacing the old **Packaging Waste Regulations** and aims to create a fairer and more sustainable approach to dealing with packaging waste. The goal? Less waste, more recycling, and a healthier planet!

Read more about pEPR in more detail [**in our Useful Guide here**](https://oprl.org.uk/useful-guides/extended-producer-responsibility-pepr/).

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