Global Recycling Day 2025: Why Recycling Matters More Than Ever

Every year on 18 March, the world comes together to celebrate Global Recycling Day, a day dedicated to recognising the crucial role recycling plays in protecting our planet. It’s a time to reflect on how we can all do our part to reduce waste, conserve resources, and build a more sustainable future.

At OPRL, our mission is ‘a world where packaging doesn’t go to waste’. Which is why we work hard to help businesses and their consumers make informed recycling choices through clear and effective recycling labels.

Why Recycling Labels Matter

Consumers want to do their part to protect the planet, but many are unsure about what can and cannot be recycled. Research shows that most people look for recycling information when disposing of packaging, yet confusion remains.

With the new pEPR regulations coming into effect, clear recycling labels are more important than ever. Businesses will now bear the costs of packaging collection and disposal, with higher fees for non-recyclable materials. If consumers don’t recycle correctly, less packaging will be collected and reprocessed—ultimately increasing costs for producers.

Providing clear, easy-to-understand recycling labels is key to ensuring more packaging is recycled, benefiting both the environment and businesses.

How OPRL can help you make a difference

At OPRL, we’re more than just a source for packaging recycling labels. We have an expert team that provide our members with support and guidance with their packaging recycling challenges, as well as keeping them up to date with the latest news and information, including what’s new with packaging legislations.

Plus, our tools and resources exclusive to OPRL members not only determine and create the correct recycling labels needed for your packaging but also offer an in-depth assessment on the recyclability of your packaging whilst providing actionable advice – which is essential for navigating Defra’s RAM for pEPR.

Join Us & Save on OPRL Membership!

To mark Global Recycling Day, we’re offering 20% off new OPRL memberships from 18-24 March, 2025!
As a member, you’ll gain access to:

Our widely recognised recycling labels.
Tools to assess and improve recyclability
Exclusive industry insights, webinars & expert support, plus a whole lot more

Use code: GLOBAL25 when registering to claim your discount!

Together, we can make recycling easier, clearer, and more effective for everyone.

Let’s celebrate Global Recycling Day 2025 by taking action and making a real difference for our planet!