Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Base Extended Producer Responsibility fees for packaging on units not weight
Closed
48 signatures
What the petition asks
In its current format, the EPR regulations disproportionately impact businesses using glass. We think the regulations should be changed from a weight-based fee structure to a unit-based one to help towards the UK's Net Zero Goals.
The weight-based fee structure disproportionately impacts businesses using glass despite it being one of the most sustainable and safest packaging materials available.
We believe the current EPR model:
- Drives up costs for businesses and consumers during a cost-of-living crisis
- Pushes companies to switch to less sustainable materials
- Gives an advantage to imported glass with higher carbon footprints
We believe the current EPR model:
- Drives up costs for businesses and consumers during a cost-of-living crisis
- Pushes companies to switch to less sustainable materials
- Gives an advantage to imported glass with higher carbon footprints
Timeline
| 2 Apr 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 Oct 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
48
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
2 Apr 2025
Closed
2 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 19 Aug 2026.