The perennial question of how to best manage product life cycles has been at the forefront of discussions among manufacturers and recyclers. Over the past several years, a new paradigm known as “Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)” has emerged and gained traction. As the name implies, EPR extends the responsibility of manufacturers to include recovery of their products and/or financial responsibility for related public expenditures. The promotion of EPR is ubiquitous, including, at least one academic book, a series of articles in Forbes Magazine, conference workshops, and a webinar series. To use the current phrase in vogue, the new EPR intends to “reinvent recycling.” Click HERE to learn more.
How will “Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)” policies affect YOU and YOUR business?
How will “Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)” policies affect YOU and YOUR business?
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