What could a packaging change save you in EPR fees? Let’s calculate
Share information about your current packaging solution, and Plus Pack will compare it with relevant alternatives from our assortment.
We prepare a tailored calculation showing the estimated impact on annual EPR fees and freight costs — helping you identify whether a change in material, weight, format or packing efficiency could reduce your costs.
Small packaging differences can add up
Your packaging costs go beyond the unit price
Material, packaging weight and the applicable EPR category can affect the fees associated with each pack. At the same time, the number of units per carton and cartons per pallet can influence how many cartons, pallets and shipments are required for the same annual volume.
The differences may appear small per pack. Across hundreds of thousands or millions of units, however, they can have a measurable financial impact.
Our tailored calculation brings these factors together, helping you understand whether another packaging solution could reduce your estimated EPR fees, freight costs or both.
What can we compare?
Using data from your existing packaging solution, Plus Pack compares it with one or more relevant alternatives from our assortment.
Your current packaging may come from another supplier or already be purchased from Plus Pack. We can therefore help you evaluate a completely new solution or identify possible optimisations to your current setup.
Depending on your requirements, the comparison can explore changes in:
· Material
· Packaging weight
· Format and dimensions
· Tray, lid, film or other components
· Units per carton
· Cartons per pallet
· Overall packing efficiency
The objective is not to promote one material as the right choice for every application. It is to identify relevant alternatives that continue to meet your product, production and operational requirements.
Get your tailored comparison in three steps
1. Contact us
Tell us that you would like an EPR and freight calculation and share the packaging information you already have.
2. We collect and compare the data
A Plus Pack specialist helps identify the required information and compares your current packaging with relevant alternatives based on factors such as annual volume, material, weight and logistical setup.
3. Receive your calculation
We prepare a clear, side-by-side comparison showing the estimated impact on annual EPR fees and freight costs.
Packaging optimisation in practice
For one European distribution customer, Plus Pack optimised an existing Ready2Cook® packaging solution.
The optimised solution delivered:
· 10% less material in the container
· 22% less plastic in the matching lid
· 20% more containers per pallet
· A reported 11% reduction in recycling fees for the container
· A reported 22% reduction in recycling fees for the lid
The case demonstrates how improvements in material use and packing efficiency can combine to create both EPR and logistical benefits.
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