Service Packaging
Packaging filled or assembled at the point of sale, such as takeaway containers, coffee cups, carrier bags, and deli counter wrapping. The seller rather than the brand owner reports service packaging.
Service packaging is packaging that is filled or used at the point of sale rather than being pre-filled during manufacturing. The seller fills or provides this packaging to the consumer at the time of purchase.
Examples include:
- Takeaway food containers and bags
- Coffee cups (including lids and sleeves)
- Paper and plastic carrier bags
- Deli counter wrapping and containers
- Bakery bags and cake boxes
- Florist wrapping paper
Service packaging is the obligation of the seller, not the manufacturer of the empty packaging. This means a coffee shop reports the cups it fills, not the company that made the cups. Under pEPR, service packaging entering the household waste stream is subject to waste management fees. Many service packaging items face scrutiny around recyclability, particularly composite items like fibre-based composites (e.g., lined coffee cups).
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