A Global Sports Retailer Simplifies Its EPR Compliance with RecycleMe
Engagement
RecycleMe took charge of the full outsourcing of the client’s EPR compliance:
- Centralisation and harmonisation of data from multiple channels and countries.
- Alignment of information with the formats required by local EPR streams, notably WEEE, batteries, oils, sports and leisure, tyres and textiles.
- Management of compliance across 25 countries and 7 EPR streams.
- Support during audits and direct communication with PROs.
- Systematic compliance with regulatory declaration deadlines.
Deliverables
- A harmonised database consolidating all product and packaging information by country.
- Complete and compliant EPR declarations for each of the 7 streams and 25 countries concerned.
- A consolidated report providing a global and comparative view of obligations and declared volumes.
- Country compliance factsheets, including regulatory specificities and key points of vigilance.
- An audit-ready file, comprising supporting evidence, methodology and proof of compliance for inspections.
- A declaration calendar summarising the regulatory deadlines specific to each jurisdiction.
Benefits
- Reduced complexity in managing multi-country EPR obligations.
- Improved accuracy of reports and elimination of declaratory errors.
- Greater efficiency, with a more fluid and centralised process.
- Focus on core business, by delegating a time-consuming and technical task.
Outcome
This engagement enabled the client to structure the management of its EPR obligations at international scale on a lasting basis.
Through a centralised methodology and rigorous monitoring, it now has a fluid, reliable and reproducible process, despite the diversity of regulations and data formats.
The partnership with RecycleMe transformed a complex administrative burden into a high-performing system, combining compliance, operational efficiency and strategic visibility across its European markets.
