Are Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) taxes actually funding better recycling systems, or are they just another way for governments to extract cash from businesses without results? And how should US brands prepare for their own EPR regulations?

In this episode, Adam Peek breaks down the latest developments in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) fees and their impact on UK retailers. With Marks & Spencer’s CEO calling these new taxes a retail raid, we explore whether these fees are truly driving better recycling infrastructure or simply draining businesses of resources. Adam also dives into how UK retailers expect to pay £2 billion in EPR fees, and what that could mean for jobs, wages, and consumer prices.

For US brands, this is a wake-up call—EPR regulations are rolling out state by state, and companies need to get ahead of data tracking, reporting, and compliance before they face similar economic pressures. Tune in to learn how brands can navigate these regulations without losing their bottom line.