​I first joined Lorax EPI as an Environmental Policy Analyst in 2023, after specialising in Environmental Law and UK Waste Policy reform at University. For the past five years, my work and research have centred on a diversity of waste legislation and policy. As an Environmental Compliance Consultant at Lorax EPI, I now use my legal knowledge to support gl...

With a background in Environmental Technology, I joined Lorax EPI in October 2022 as a Policy Analyst, before transitioning into a consultant role at the end of 2023. From the start, I've been fascinated by the challenge of taking complex legislation, whether emerging U.S. packaging rules or established WEEE and Batteries EPR frameworks, and helping clien...

​I have been with Lorax EPI for two years as an Environmental Compliance Researcher, following previous roles in science and research. Over this time, I've enjoyed working with clients and supporting projects that help them navigate the rapidly expanding world of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). This area has grown significantly in recent years, wi...

​Coming from an academic background in Politics and Public Policy, I already had a good understanding of how complex legislation could be. However, it was not until I joined Lorax EPI in 2022 as an Environmental Compliance Researcher, where I started seeing first-hand the impact that this complexity has on companies, especially when they are trying to com...

​I joined Lorax EPI as an Environmental Compliance Consultant in 2024, following roles in scientific research and project management within a consultancy environment. These experiences gave me a rigorous, analytical approach to problem-solving and a strong foundation in delivering customer-focused projects.Since joining Lorax EPI, I've worked on a diverse...

​I joined Lorax EPI as a consultant in early 2020, from a role as a Policy and Strategy Manager in the university sector. Over the past six years, I've had the opportunity to work with a great range of clients - from small cosmetics brands to massive multinational FCMG companies. My greatest (professional) satisfaction comes from helping people really u...

​If I had to sum up 2025 in one word, 'boring' wouldn't even make the list. This year has been one of transformation and growth, both for Lorax EPI and for the environmental compliance sector as a whole. As we step into our second decade, Lorax EPI has embraced exciting new directions, while the compliance landscape has exploded in complexity and signific...

When LD 1451 was signed in July 2021, Maine became the first U.S. state to enact a packaging extended producer responsibility law. Over the past four years, Maine has taken steps to implement this landmark law, including creating implementing rules, and adopting amendments to both laws and the rules. As the first state to adopt packaging EPR, Maine's EPR...

​On 16 October 2025, Directive (EU) 2025/1892 amending Directive 2008/98/EC on Waste entered into force. The targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive mandates the creation of EPR for textile and footwear products across EU Member States. The scope of EPR includes textile products, articles of apparel and clothing accessories for household or oth...

​Japan has introduced several updates and legislative changes this year, particularly around packaging design standards. This article provides a snapshot of these developments, future directions, and the key points producers need to know. This year, Japan introduced stricter regulations under its Positive List System for packaging that comes into contact ...

Earlier this year, the Council of Ministers published project number UC100 which officially launched Poland's Draft Act on Packaging Waste. The proposed legislation represents one of the most significant overhauls of Poland's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework to date. The adoption of the Act is planned for the third quarter of 2025, with a ...

Across Europe, Deposit Return Schemes are increasingly recognised as an effective approach to reduce plastic pollution and encourage recycling.A Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) is a waste management system in which consumers pay a refundable deposit upon purchasing beverages in bottles or cans. The deposit is reimbursed when the empty container is returned to...

Extended Producer Responsibility legislation is expanding rapidly across the globe, and 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most transformative years yet. From new packaging reporting rules in the U.S. to the introduction of EU-wide textiles EPR, producer obligations are growing in both scope and complexity.For sustainability and compliance professionals,...

At Lorax EPI, ensuring data accuracy has always been at the forefront of our mission to help businesses navigate evolving EPR obligations with confidence. As global packaging regulations grow more complex, the need for high-quality, actionable data has never been greater. That's why we're thrilled to announce that we now have two exciting partnerships wit...

In Part One of this blog series, we explored how Australia is using post-consumer recycled (PCR) content policies to drive progress toward a circular packaging economy. Now moving over to Africa, South Africa has taken significant steps to integrate recycled content into packaging regulations. Through a combination of mandatory requirements and voluntary ...

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is often seen as a compliance mechanism - a framework that requires producers to account for the environmental impact of their packaging. But increasingly, EPR is acting as a powerful driver of packaging innovation, influencing design choices in ways that support both regulatory compliance and broader sustainability ...