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Sustainable Format Switch Planner

Quantify the EPR saving, PPT impact, and cost delta of switching to a more sustainable format

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What it does

Submit your current packaging format and the alternative you are considering. The Sustainable Format Switch Planner calculates the full cost delta using live PackIndex indices, the PPWR recyclability grade change, the annual EPR eco-modulation saving, UK Plastic Packaging Tax impact, and a transition timeline — giving you the business case for or against the switch.

Example use case

A brand considers switching from SACHET foil sachets (PPWR Grade E) to MOULDED_P moulded pulp trays (PPWR Grade B) for a single-serve product. The planner calculates: material cost delta +£0.023/unit (moulded pulp more expensive), EPR eco-modulation saving £18,400/year (Grade E to B), UK PPT saving £4,200/year (plastic eliminated), net annual saving £14,800 after material premium. Recommendation: switch is financially justified within 14 months.

Frequently asked questions

What sustainability metrics are included?
PPWR recyclability grade change, EPR eco-modulation fee delta, UK Plastic Packaging Tax delta, and CO2 footprint change.
Does it use live PackIndex prices?
Yes — both the current format and the target format are costed at live PackIndex L3 index values.
Can I model multiple target formats?
Yes — submit one current format and up to three alternatives for a ranked comparison.

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6 credits per run · Grounded in live PackIndex data · Result in under 2 minutes

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