- Definition and Purpose: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach that holds producers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products, especially for take-back, recycling, and final disposal.
- Environmental Goals: EPR aims to reduce the environmental impact of products by encouraging producers to design more sustainable and easily recyclable products, thus minimizing waste.
- Implementation Mechanisms: EPR can be implemented through various mechanisms such as mandatory recycling targets, eco-design requirements, deposit-refund schemes, and take-back programs.
- Stakeholder Involvement: The policy involves multiple stakeholders including manufacturers, importers, retailers, consumers, and waste management entities, ensuring a collaborative effort to manage product end-of-life.
- Global Adoption and Variations: EPR has been adopted in various forms across the globe, with countries tailoring the policy to their specific environmental, economic, and social contexts, leading to diverse applications and regulatory frameworks.
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