Wood Packaging in the Hospitality & Catering Sector
How wood packaging is used in the hospitality & catering sector. EPR fee rates, common packaging types, and compliance requirements for UK businesses.
How Hospitality & Catering Businesses Use Wood Packaging
Hospitality & Catering businesses use wood packaging in various forms across their supply chain. At the current EPR fee rate of £280/tonne, understanding your wood packaging volumes is essential for accurate budgeting and compliance.
While wood may not be the dominant packaging material in the hospitality & catering sector, it can still appear in specific applications such as labels, closures, or multi-material packaging components. Always check all packaging for wood components.
Wood EPR Fee Impact
For 2025-2026, wood packaging attracts an EPR fee of £280/tonne. The UK recycling rate for wood is currently 45% (2024 UK figure).
From 2026-2027, modulated fees under the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) will affect wood packaging: Wood scores moderately under RAM. Recyclability depends on treatment — untreated wood scores better than chemically treated timber.
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