What will EPR tax cost your business?
Starting October 2025 in the UK, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme will impose a fee on every tonne of packaging put into the market. While aluminum carries a higher per-tonne rate, glass is up to 17× heavier per unit—making it dramatically more expensive. For high-volume producers and co-packers, this isn’t just a compliance issue—it’s a 6-7 figure strategic decision.
Plug in your production volumes to see what switching from glass to aluminum could save you. No pushy pitch, just a practical tool to help you plan.
EPR Tax Breakdown
EPR Annual Glass Fees
EPR Annual Aluminum Fees
Annual Aluminum Savings
On average bottles weigh 250g, with a £192 fee per-tonne. Aluminum cans weigh 15g, with a £266 fee per-tonne. Glass packaging incurs 11× more EPR fees than Aluminum, or 1,100% higher costs due to packaging weight.
Curious how Cask can help?
Whether you're navigating aluminum can supply or looking to bring a packaging system in-house, Cask makes it simple. We act as an extension of your team—handling procurement, forecasting and planning, warehousing and delivery. From EPR tax savings to operational flexibility, we help co-packers and brands future-proof their packaging strategy with confidence.
Holden's Bottling co.
With over 80 years of bottling expertise, Holden’s Bottling Co. is strategically expanding into aluminum cans to meet growing market demand and reduce exposure to the upcoming EPR tax.
They’ve started by sourcing 1M cans through Cask, unlocking £44,000 in tax savings in just the first year—while laying the groundwork to shift more of their 30M bottle volume and save even more long term.