What Ecogenesys does

Ecogenesys is a UK not-for-profit, member-owned producer compliance scheme headquartered in Bury, Greater Manchester, operating under the legal entity REPIC Limited (with RESC Limited as a secondary entity). Founded in 2004 as REPIC (Recycling Electrical Producers Industry Consortium) and rebranded to Ecogenesys in 2025, the organisation holds approved status from UK regulators to deliver WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), Battery, and Packaging compliance services on behalf of producers placing regulated products on the UK market. Producers form the majority of the board of directors and pay only the true cost of compliance, with the model structured around recurring membership fees rather than profit maximisation. The company self-describes as the UK's largest household WEEE producer compliance scheme, supported by a national network of approved service providers and founding membership of PRONEXA for pan-European coverage.

The core technology is a bespoke WEEE management system that maintains cradle-to-grave tracking of waste electrical equipment, batteries, and packaging through collection, treatment, recycling, and recovery stages, complemented by Power BI-based data visualisation and an ISO 14044 peer-reviewed Ecogenesys Carbon Model for verified environmental impact reporting. Beyond the three regulatory compliance schemes, Ecogenesys has built a diversified services portfolio including the Training Academy (Carbon Literacy Project accredited courses at £200 per seat), Research Consulting, Packaging Consulting, Carbon Solutions (Scope 3, lifecycle assessment, EPDs), Energy Compliance (ESOS, SECR, GHG reporting, EPCs, PPAs), and EEE/WEEE solutions covering product returns, in-store takeback, and recycling management. Distribution operates through direct enterprise sales with personalised account management, an online member portal, the service partner network, local authority partnerships, and PRONEXA for international compliance.

The customer base spans nine segments: EEE producers, battery producers, packaging producers, local authorities, retailers, service partners, reuse organisations, SMEs, and international producers — with named enterprise relationships including Beko, Smyths Toys, Groupe SEB, Jewson, Vestel, GAP Group, and Sweeep Kuusakoski. Go-to-market combines content marketing, industry events, webinars, direct member engagement, and partnerships (UCL for critical minerals research, Currys/DHL/Microsoft/Wastebuster for the Hidden Treasure Hunt recycling campaign, LARAC for local authority sector support). The 31-employee organisation is positioned at the intersection of UK producer responsibility regulation, circular economy services, and emerging net-zero compliance demand.

Name

Ecogenesys

Legal name

REPIC Limited

Website

https://ecogenesys.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecogenesys is a UK not-for-profit, member-owned producer compliance scheme providing WEEE, Battery, and Packaging compliance services to electrical and electronic equipment producers, retailers, and local authorities, supplemented by Carbon Literacy Training, Carbon Solutions, Energy Compliance, and Research Consulting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Producer Compliance Services

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Supply Chain & Product Environmental Compliance (RoHS, WEEE, Packaging EPR, Eco-Design/Labeling Regulations) (EUAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Certified Compliance & Reporting Services (R2/e-Stewards, Audit, ESG) (BPALAIAL), Waste Management & Hazardous Waste Compliance (RCRA, Universal Waste, Waste Characterization/Manifests) (EUAHABAC), Waste & Hazardous Materials Management (incl. HazMat) (BPAHAJAK), Circular Economy & Waste/Materials Reporting (Zero waste, packaging) (EUAHAJAL)

Keywords

• Producer compliance scheme
• WEEE compliance services
• Battery compliance scheme
• Packaging compliance services
• Carbon literacy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Producer Compliance Scheme Membership: Ecogenesys operates as a not-for-profit, member-owned organisation providing WEEE, Battery, and Packaging compliance services. Members pay the true cost of compliance with producers comprising the majority of the board of directors, giving them direct governance over operations. This is a recurring membership model where producers pay fees to finance the collection and treatment of end-of-life products.
2. Training Academy Services: The Ecogenesys Training Academy delivers Carbon Literacy Project accredited training courses including Carbon Literacy for Members, Carbon Literate Organisation courses, and Carbon Literacy for SMEs. Training is offered at £200 per participant for open sessions, with bespoke in-person and online delivery options for teams and organisations.
3. Packaging Consultancy Services: Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) consultancy services including data submissions, recyclability assessments, compliance cost optimisation, plastic packaging tax support, and deposit returns scheme reporting.
4. Research Consulting: Ecogenesys Research provides impartial, fact-based research and analysis services including data analysis, industry insights, investment rationale, waste composition analysis, and ISO verified carbon reporting for businesses, local authorities, and policymakers.
5. Energy Compliance Services: Tailored energy solutions including ESOS, SECR, GHG reporting, EPC assessments, green energy procurement (PPAs), energy efficiency, energy risk management, and CSR policy writing services.
6. Carbon Solutions Services: Carbon measurement, reporting, and reduction services including carbon offsetting, carbon footprint tracking, net zero commitments, scope 3 emissions analysis, supply chain resilience, product lifecycle assessments, and environmental product declarations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Ecogenesys operates as a not-for-profit, member-owned UK producer compliance scheme that finances and manages the collection, treatment, and reporting of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), portable batteries, and packaging on behalf of producer members. It also offers CLP-accredited Carbon Literacy Training, research and packaging consulting, carbon and energy advisory services, in-store WEEE takeback, and product returns management for retailers and manufacturers.

Product overview

Ecogenesys operates as a not-for-profit, member-owned producer compliance scheme offering a comprehensive suite of environmental compliance and sustainability services. The core portfolio centres on three regulatory compliance schemes: WEEE Compliance (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment), Battery Compliance, and Packaging Compliance, supplemented by International Compliance support through the PRONEXA partnership. Beyond compliance, Ecogenesys provides a growing range of sustainability services including the Training Academy delivering CLP-accredited Carbon Literacy courses (Carbon Literacy for Members, Carbon Literate Organisation Course, and Carbon Literacy for SMEs), Research Consulting, Packaging Consulting, Carbon Solutions, and Energy Compliance. The EEE and WEEE Solutions division encompasses Product Returns Management, Member WEEE Collections, In-store Takeback, and Recycling and Waste Management services. All services are designed to support organisations in meeting their producer responsibility obligations and wider environmental objectives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WEEE Compliance Approved WEEE producer compliance scheme that finances the collection and treatment of end-of-life electrical and electronic products on behalf of producer members, ensuring regulatory compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013.
• Battery Compliance Approved Portable Battery compliance scheme (BCS) providing battery compliance services to producers, financing collection and treatment of portable batteries and maintaining cradle-to-grave tracking.
• Packaging Compliance
• International Compliance
• Carbon Literacy for SMEs Carbon Literacy Project accredited training designed specifically for UK small and medium-sized organisations, helping teams understand carbon impact, reduce emissions, and meet supply chain expectations. Priced at £200 per participant for online sessions.
• Carbon Literacy for Members CLP-accredited Carbon Literacy training specifically for Ecogenesys Compliance Scheme Members and organisations operating within the producer responsibility and electronic recycling sectors.
• Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) Course

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.6 million tonnes of CO₂e prevented through member recycling activities since WEEE Regulations introduction
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University College London (UCL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Ecogenesys partnered with UCL's Policy Impact Unit and Dr Stijn Ewijk (Lecturer in Environmental Engineering) to convene a cross-sector workshop on 'Use Potential Assessment of Critical Mineral Recovery from Waste Electricals'. Supported by UCL's EPSRC 2022-27 Impact Acceleration Account Strategic Initiatives, the project aims to help maximise the UK waste electrical sector's contribution to the Government's Vision 2035 Critical Minerals Strategy.
• WastebusterminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 January 2026Ecogenesys supports the Hidden Treasure Hunt campaign, a Wastebuster initiative for the UK-wide Recycle Your Electricals campaign. The nationwide schools-and-families initiative aims to increase recycling of old electrical items hidden in UK homes, with Ecogenesys providing sector expertise and support.
• CurrysminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 January 2026Currys is a key partner in the Hidden Treasure Hunt schools campaign, serving as a primary drop-off location for unwanted tech where participating pupils receive at least a £5 Currys voucher. The partnership supports national e-waste recycling objectives.
• DHLminorOthers · 28 January 2026DHL supports the Hidden Treasure Hunt campaign as the logistics partner, providing safe, efficient and traceable supply chain services for materials to be recovered and given a second life through responsible recycling pathways.
• MicrosoftminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 January 2026Microsoft provides support for the Hidden Treasure Hunt campaign, building on a successful 2023 pilot led by Wastebuster and delivered in collaboration with Recycle Your Electricals and Currys, where school communities collected more than 200 tonnes of e-waste in six weeks.
• PRONEXA (formerly Weee Europe)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPRONEXA is the largest partnered network of similar not-for-profit producer-led compliance schemes providing cost-effective and efficient compliance services for EEE, Batteries and Packaging throughout Europe. As a founding member, Ecogenesys provides members with access to PRONEXA's tailored consultancy services for navigating European producer responsibility requirements across different EU member states.
• ILM HighlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA charity and social enterprise based in Alness, Highlands of Scotland, working in partnership with Ecogenesys and Highland Council to repurpose WEEE from 26 recycling centres. Over 10 years, this partnership has sold over 15,000 refurbished appliances, sustained 15 full-time jobs, and achieved 438,600 kg CO₂ savings. ILM Highland is the only company with an Approved Authorised Treatment Facility licence for WEEE in the Highlands.
• CrestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA charity based in North Wales that collects large household appliances on behalf of Conwy County Borough Council for repair and reuse. Ecogenesys collects unrepairable items and ensures proper treatment at approved facilities. This partnership helps disabled and unemployed locals gain skills and employment while providing affordable electricals to families.
• Groupe SEBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2024, Ecogenesys and Groupe SEB installed an electrical waste collection point at Groupe SEB's shared office Botanica in Ditton Park, Berkshire. The 650 employees at the office have deposited over 300kg of small electricals for recycling in four months, supporting the circular economy principles.
• LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEcogenesys has proudly sponsored the LARAC Scholars programme since 2017. The initiative enables recent entrants to UK local authority waste and recycling teams to attend events across the year to support their career development in the sector.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Veolia UK: Major UK waste management and recycling operator offering WEEE collection, treatment, and reverse logistics alongside broader municipal and industrial waste services. Comparable to Ecogenesys' service-partner network but as a diversified incumbent rather than compliance scheme specialist.
• Anthesis Group: Global sustainability and environmental consulting firm offering carbon footprinting, EPR compliance support, packaging compliance, and ESG strategy. Comparable to Ecogenesys' Carbon Solutions, Energy Compliance, and Research Consulting lines, but as a much larger consulting incumbent.
• Biffa: UK-listed waste management company providing collection, treatment, recycling, and hazardous waste services. Overlaps with Ecogenesys' WEEE/battery collection and treatment partner network as a much larger, diversified waste services incumbent.
• Suez Recycling and Recovery UK: Large UK waste and recycling services provider with WEEE treatment capability, recycling infrastructure, and circular economy offerings. Overlaps with Ecogenesys' downstream collection/treatment network but operates as a much broader waste services incumbent.
• FCC Environment: UK waste management and recycling operator with WEEE processing infrastructure and local authority partnerships. Comparable to Ecogenesys' downstream treatment network and local authority partnerships but with a broader waste portfolio.

Direct peers

• Valpak: UK producer compliance scheme providing WEEE, packaging, and battery compliance services alongside broader environmental consultancy. Directly competes with Ecogenesys for the same UK producer membership base, particularly in packaging compliance under pEPR.
• Recolight: UK WEEE compliance scheme specialist focused on lighting equipment producers. Directly competes with Ecogenesys in the WEEE PCS market, serving overlapping electrical equipment producer customers with similar fee-based compliance models.
• ERP (European Recycling Platform) UK: Pan-European producer compliance scheme operator with UK operations covering WEEE and battery compliance. Competes with Ecogenesys for UK and multinational producer members and shares a similar not-for-profit / cost-recovery philosophy via the ERP network.
• Lumicom: UK WEEE compliance scheme operator covering lighting and electrical equipment producers. Competes with Ecogenesys for UK producer members and offers similar cradle-to-grave waste tracking and regulatory reporting services.

Emerging players

• Clarity Environmental: UK environmental compliance consultancy offering packaging compliance, WEEE support, and carbon consultancy services. Comparable to Ecogenesys' Packaging Consulting and Carbon Solutions lines as a smaller, specialist competitor in the UK compliance services market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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