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Where we work

Sustainability Consultant in the UK

We’re a leading sustainability consultant in the UK supporting FMCG brands and packaging design agencies to create packaging that’s both compliant and commercially effective. We combine local expertise with a global outlook helping businesses navigate regulations, design for recyclability, and embed circular economy strategies through our sustainable packaging solutions.

Whether your focus is UK plastic packaging tax compliance, sustainability strategy, or aligning with the UK EPR, our team provides the tools and insight to keep your packaging future-ready, compliant, and commercially smart.

Global perspective,
local market expertise

Sustainability challenges are global- but the solutions must be local. As a trusted sustainability consultant in the UK, philo & co:

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Understands regional regulations such as UK plastic packaging taxes, extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements, and eco-modulation fees.

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Translates global best practices in circular packaging design into practical, local action for UK FMCG brands and packaging designers.

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Tailors sustainability strategies to local consumer expectations and market conditions.

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Our Services in the UK

Our consulting services help FMCG brands and design agencies deliver effective sustainability packaging solutions in the UK and achieve measurable impact through:

  • EPR compliance consulting- reporting, data collection, and packaging obligation planning.

  • Packaging design for recyclability assessments- recyclability audits, labelling guidance, and redesign recommendations.

  • Sustainable packaging strategy development- roadmaps, targets, and quick-win optimisation.

  • Circular packaging frameworks- reuse, refill, and innovation pilots.

  • Sustainability claims and greenwashing prevention- CMA and ISO-aligned reviews and communication strategies.

  • Training and capability building- upskilling FMCG teams and design agencies on sustainable packaging best practice.

Why choose philo & co

Crafted over a decade within the industry, philo & co's Circularity Simplified Toolkit guides each project and tailored package towards transforming circular thinking into action.

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Award-winning consultancy – PKN Design & Branding Visionary Woman in Packaging 2024

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Trusted by FMCG brands and packaging design agency leaders – including Bulla Dairy, Freedom, Co-Partnership and Thirst

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Design and compliance expertise – bridging creativity with regulatory rigour

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Global knowledge, local action – practical strategies that align with both international frameworks and regional realities

Based in Sydney and working across Australia, philo & co helps FMCG brands and packaging design agencies simplify compliance, avoid greenwashing, and design packaging systems that are sustainable and commercially effective. 

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