AF&PA - American Forest & Paper Association
12/20/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/20/2024 14:19
What is Extended Producer Responsibility
Extended Producer Responsibility, or EPR, is the concept where brand owners, producers, and material manufacturers pay for the end-of-life costs to recycle or dispose of products they put on the market.
Types of EPR are in place in countries around the world, including in Europe and Canada. It's also in place in the U.S. too.
Fees for producers vary based on the EPR program. Generally, fees might help cover:
- Material collection
- Waste disposal
- Technology upgrades
- Educational materials
- Program administration
- Development of recycling end-markets
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