EPRDesk Knowledge Hub

Free guides on EU EPR and PPWR packaging compliance for e-commerce brands selling into Germany, Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and Austria.

• Single-use plastics, EUDR, CSRD, and their interaction with EPR — EPR is one piece of the EU's sustainability regulation stack. Here's how the Single-Use Plastics Directive, EUDR deforestation law, CSRD rep
• Digital Product Passports: what the 2027 requirement means for e-commerce brands — The EU's Digital Product Passport (DPP) regulation rolls out from 2027. Here's which products are affected first, what data must be stored,
• EPR cost modelling across 7 EU markets — Build a rigorous EPR cost model covering Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and Austria. Includes fee inputs, scenario ana
• Packaging redesign for EPR savings: how to achieve 20–40% fee reduction — Packaging design directly affects EPR costs through eco-modulation. Here's how to audit your packaging, identify high-impact changes, and qu
• PPWR Annex VIII technical documentation: a complete guide — PPWR requires Annex VIII technical documentation to support your Declaration of Conformity. Here's exactly what must be in the file, how to
• E-commerce re-use targets: the 10% reusable packaging obligation by 2030 — PPWR Article 29 requires 10% of e-commerce deliveries in reusable packaging by 2030, rising to 50% by 2040. Here's what counts, how to compl
• Mandatory recycled content targets: what brands must achieve by 2030 — PPWR Article 7 mandates recycled plastic content in packaging from 2030, rising again in 2040. Here's the targets by packaging type, supply
• Recyclability grades A–E and their impact on EPR fees — PPWR's recyclability grade system (A–E) will reshape EPR fee calculations across the EU from 2030. Here's how grades are being defined, what
• Authorised representatives: when you need one and how to appoint them — Non-EU brands selling into the EU often need an authorised representative for EPR compliance. Here's who needs one, what they do, how to fin
• Managing overlapping EPR deadlines across 3+ countries — Selling in 3+ EU markets means 3+ EPR systems, registration deadlines, annual reports, and PRO invoices. Here's how to manage all of it with
• PFAS in food-contact packaging: what brands need to know — PPWR bans PFAS in food-contact packaging from 12 August 2026. Here's which packaging is affected, how to check your supply chain, and what t
• The Declaration of Conformity: a step-by-step guide for brands — PPWR requires a Declaration of Conformity for all packaging from August 2026. Here's what it must contain, how to write one, and what techni
• PPWR explained for e-commerce brands: what changes in August 2026 — The EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) applies from 12 August 2026. Here's what it actually requires from DTC and e-commer
• Annual vs quarterly reporting: the EPR compliance calendar for EU brands — When exactly do you file your EPR reports across Germany, France, Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Belgium, and Austria? Here's the complete compl
• What data do you need to file an EPR report? The Shopify brand checklist — EPR reporting requires specific packaging and sales data. Here's exactly what to collect, where to find it in Shopify, and how to structure
• EPR fee comparison: Germany vs France vs Netherlands 2026 rates — Side-by-side EPR fee rates for Germany, France, and Netherlands in 2026, by packaging material. Includes worked examples for e-commerce bran
• Eco-modulation explained: how packaging design affects what you pay — Eco-modulation adjusts your EPR fees based on how recyclable your packaging is. Here's how it works today, what changes under PPWR, and how
• How EPR fees are calculated: a material-by-material breakdown — EPR fees aren't a flat tax — they vary by material, country, recyclability, and volume. Here's exactly how the calculation works across Germ
• EPR jargon buster: 30 terms every brand needs to know — LUCID, PRO, eco-modulation, DoC, VE — EPR compliance is full of acronyms. Here are 30 key terms defined clearly, so you can read any EU regu
• Amazon and EPR: how marketplaces enforce compliance — Amazon, Zalando, and Otto now actively enforce EPR compliance. Here's exactly what they check, what triggers a suspension, and how to stay c
• What happens if you miss an EPR deadline? — Missing an EPR registration or reporting deadline in Germany, France, or other EU markets isn't just a paperwork issue. Here are the real fi
• Netherlands, Belgium, Austria — EPR in 3 minutes each — Rapid-fire EPR overview for NL, BE, and AT — thresholds, PROs, registration steps, and 2026 fee changes. Everything a DTC brand needs to kno
• France CITEO: what Shopify brands need to know — Selling to French consumers? You need to register with Citeo for EPR. Here's what Shopify and DTC brands need to know — registration, fees,
• Germany LUCID: your first EPR registration, step by step — Everything you need to register on Germany's LUCID packaging register — who needs to register, what data you need, which PRO to choose, and
• What counts as \"packaging\" under EU law? — The EU's definition of packaging is broader than most brands expect. Here's exactly what counts — and what doesn't — under the Packaging and
• Do I actually need to register? The EPR threshold guide — Not every brand needs to register for EPR in every country. Here's how to check the weight and revenue thresholds for Germany, France, Nethe
• What is EPR and why does it affect your online store? — EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) means if you sell packaged products into the EU, you're legally responsible for the end-of-life cost