Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

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OECD defines Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) as an environmental policy approach in which a producer's responsibility for a product is extended to the post-consumer stage of a product's life cycle

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach that aims to promote the environmental sustainability of products throughout their life cycle. It places the responsibility for the entire product lifecycle, including its disposal or recycling, on the producers rather than solely on consumers or local governments.

Traditionally, the responsibility for managing waste generated by products falls on governments and local municipalities, often resulting in inefficient waste management practices and increased costs for taxpayers. EPR seeks to shift this burden to the producers who introduce products into the market.

Under an EPR system, producers are required to take responsibility for the environmental impacts of their products, from the design and production phase to the post-consumer stage. This includes ensuring that products are designed with recycling and end-of-life considerations in mind, establishing systems for collecting and managing the products at the end of their life, and financing the proper disposal, recycling, or recovery of the products.

Encouraging product design for sustainability: EPR incentivizes producers to design products that are more environmentally friendly, durable, and easier to recycle or dispose of properly.

Promoting recycling and resource recovery: Producers are responsible for setting up and funding collection and recycling systems for their products. This helps increase recycling rates and reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.

Reducing the environmental impact of products: By holding producers accountable for the environmental impact of their products, EPR aims to minimize pollution, conserve resources, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production and disposal of goods.

Shifting the costs from taxpayers to producers: EPR redistributes the financial burden of waste management from local governments and taxpayers to the producers. This can incentivize producers to adopt more sustainable practices and reduce waste generation.