Oskar Mortensen
Oskar Mortensen is a Content Specialist at Repax who loves turning complicated sustainability rules into something everyone can actually understand. Think of him as your friendly guide through the world of EPR regulations and circularity—breaking down the confusing stuff so you can focus on what really matters for your business. His goal? Making environmental compliance feel less like homework and more like a conversation. When Oskar's not writing helpful content, you'll find him out on the golf course, breathing in that fresh air and enjoying nature's own waste-free system.
Articles by :author:
The latest industry news, interviews, technologies, and resources.
What is SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)?
Glossary
SEPA protects Scotland’s environment by regulating pollution, managing waste, and promoting sustainable practices to ensure cleaner air, land, and water for healthier communities and a greener future.
What is Natural Resources Wales?
Glossary
Natural Resources Wales manages Wales' natural resources sustainably, promoting circular economy, reducing waste, protecting biodiversity, improving water quality, and supporting eco-friendly business practices.
What is a large producer (UK EPR threshold)?
Glossary
A Large Producer in UK EPR has £2M+ turnover and handles 50+ tonnes of packaging yearly. They must register, report, keep records, pay fees, and encourage recyclable packaging.
What is the UK plastic packaging tax (PPT)?
Glossary
The UK Plastic Packaging Tax charges £217.85/tonne on packaging with under 30% recycled plastic, encouraging businesses to use recycled materials and reduce plastic waste for better sustainability.
What is the UK Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)?
Glossary
The UK Deposit Return Scheme, launching in October 2027, offers a refund for returned single-use plastic, steel, and aluminium drink containers. It aims to boost recycling rates to 90%, cut litter by a third, and support a circular economy by encouraging reuse.
What is the small producer (UK EPR threshold)?
Glossary
A UK small producer has £1M+ turnover, handles 25-50 tonnes of packaging yearly, must register, report packaging data annually, pay a £1,216 fee, but is exempt from disposal fees and PRNs.
What is obligated tonnage?
Glossary
Obligated tonnage is the legally required amount of waste companies must collect and recycle, encouraging responsibility, boosting recycling, reducing waste, and supporting a circular, sustainable economy.
What is the Environment Agency (UK)?
Glossary
The Environment Agency protects England’s environment by regulating waste, managing water and flood risks, conserving wildlife, and supporting sustainability through research and policies.
What is national data reporting (UK)?
Glossary
In the UK, National Data Reporting collects and shares environmental info to guide policies, boost public awareness, and track sustainability progress, supporting transparency and eco-friendly decisions.
What is self-managed consumer waste?
Glossary
Self-managed consumer waste means people sort, reduce, reuse, recycle, and compost their own trash. It helps reduce landfill waste, supports recycling, saves resources, and promotes a cleaner environment.
What is Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)?
Glossary
Defra leads the UK’s push for a circular economy, reducing waste and boosting reuse, recycling, and sustainable resource use to protect the environment and support communities.
What is a modulation policy statement?
Glossary
A Modulation Policy adjusts producer fees based on product sustainability, encouraging eco-friendly design, easier recycling, and longer lifespans, supporting circular economy goals under EPR.