Packaging EPR rates
Where does the new name for the rates come from?
The Packaging EPR rates are the new name for the former Green Dot rates. Under the new European PPWR legislation, the Green Dot logo may no longer be used on packaging as of 12 February 2027. Fost Plus has therefore discontinued its licence for use of the Green Dot logo. The new name also explicitly refers to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Read more about the Green Dot logo transition in this blog post
How are the Packaging EPR rates calculated?
The Packaging EPR rates are adapted each year based on the costs Fost Plus incurs for the collection, sorting and recycling of the packaging. Revenues that Fost Plus generates from the sale of the materials are also taken into account.
The document below explains how the Packaging EPR rates are calculated.
Packaging EPR rates
Here you can download a detailed overview of the Packaging EPR rates and their application criteria for each packaging material.
The table below gives a general overview of the EPR rates for the different packaging materials.
| Materials (see detailed criteria in the pdf above) | 2026 (EUR/kg) | 2027 (EUR/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Glass | 0,1052 | 0,1052 |
| Paper-cardboard | 0,1503 | 0,1503 |
| Steel | 0,1864 | 0,3310 |
| Aluminium ≥ 50μm | 0,0491 | 0,0399 |
| Aluminium < 50μm | 0,4513 | 0,4862 |
| Beverage cartons | 0,8080 | 0,8080 |
| Cork | 1,2325 | 1,9373 |
| PET bottles and flasks - Transparent colourless | 0,3604 | 0,3604 |
| PET bottles and flasks - Transparent blue | 0,5527 | 0,5324 |
| PET bottles and flasks - Transparent – other than colourless and blue | 1,2568 | 1,0346 |
| PET bottles and flasks – Opaque | 0,8776 | 0,8355 |
| PET (mono) rigid packaging elements other than bottles and flasks - Transparent | 1,1546 | 1,1771 |
| PET (multi) rigid packaging elements other than bottles and flasks - Transparent | 1,1546 | 1,5252 |
| PET rigid packaging elements other than bottles and flasks - Opaque | 1,1931 | 1,1838 |
| PP bottles, flasks and other rigid packaging | 1,0161 | 1,1409 |
| PS & XPS rigid packaging, except for EPS | 1,0007 | 1,0586 |
| EPS | 1,2325 | 1,9373 |
| PE bottles, flasks and other hard packaging | 0,8019 | 0,8403 |
| PE films | 1,0804 | 1,2721 |
| PP films | 2,2095 | 2,1425 |
| Other plastic films | 2,2095 | 2,1425 |
| Valorised | 4,4190 | 4,4190 |
| Non-valorised | 4,4190 | 4,4190 |
| Obstructive packaging | 4,4190 | 4,4190 |
| Hazardous household waste | 1,3784 | 1,5544 |
| The rates of the packages below will take effect from 12.8.2026 | ||
| Beverage capsules - aluminium | 3,5525 | 3,0910 |
| Beverage capsules - plastic | 3,8414 | 2,3519 |
| Beverage capsules - compostable plastic | 4,4190 | 4,4190 |
| Beverage bags & soft-after-use pads - compostables | 0,6879 | 0,6880 |
| Beverage bags & soft-after-use pads - non compostables | 4,4190 | 4,4190 |
| Sticky labels for fruit and vegetables - compostables | 0,6879 | 0,6880 |
| Sticky labels for fruit and vegetables - non compostables | 4,4190 | 4,4190 |