🌍 Building a #climate-neutral economy requires an EU-wide system with practical rules. 🚧 Yet, today’s overlapping national requirements on #ExtendedProducerResponsibility prevent that from happening.

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EPR tax to get government bailout amid fury over funding black hole PackUK said the 'one-time intervention' would help ensure the EPR scheme did not lead to increased costs

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UK government agrees to bail out the funding gap that has caused a crisis in the first year of its #extendedproducerresponsibility tax

PackUK said the “one-time intervention” would help to ensure the #EPR scheme did not lead to increased costs

Circular Economy Act: Zero Waste Europe proposes waste reduction measures with ... - ... ... #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #wastereduction
recyclingportal.eu/archive/94789

Early determinants of packaging waste recovery under Iceland's 2023 EPR reform: Evidence from Grey Relational and econometric analysis This study examines the early effects of Iceland's 2023 extended producer responsibility (EPR) reform for packaging waste, one of the first nationwide…

Early determinants of packaging waste recovery under Iceland's 2023 EPR reform: Evidence from Grey Relational and econometric analysis

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Simplification of #ExtendedProducerResponsibility: "We welcome the @EU_Commission's efforts to cut the red tape regarding authorised representatives."

@LeoVenez: "These practical fixes will help businesses operate more efficiently."

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New legislation is shifting the cost of recycling from taxpayers to the brands that create packaging in the first place.

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#Extendedproducerresponsibility EPR programs can complement composting

Diners support 'very long overdue' statewide restaurant ban: 'Will make a huge impact' "Big cities with high populations have done it already ... the rest of the state is moving on."

www.yahoo.com/news/article... #california #calrecycle #epr #extendedproducerresponsibility #oceanconservancy #plastic #plasticfoam #plasticpollution #plastics #polystyrene #polystyrenefoam #restaurants #styrofoam

Kolekt launches new solution to packaging waste to meet EPR regulations. — Kolekt - Waste Tech Ecosystems KOLEKT has joined forces with Waste Hubs Indonesia (WaHu) to launch the Kolekt Exchange Certificate (KXC) platform, a new verifiable system for plastic waste management. Kolekt Exchange offers Fast-Mo...

KOLEKT has joined forces with Waste Hubs Indonesia (WaHu) to launch the Kolekt Exchange Certificate (KXC) platform, a new verifiable system for plastic waste management.

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#EPR #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #FMCGwaste #wastefootprint #packaging

Plastic’s Hidden Price Tag: U.S. Faces Up to $1.1 Trillion in Annual Social Costs, Duke Scholars Estimate Plastic is everywhere in daily life in the United States, from synthetic fabrics to toys to disposable utensils, straws and bags. While plastic is cheap for the average consumer, its impacts cost Amer...

nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/articles/pla... #beyondplastics #climatechange #cost #dukeuniversity #epr #extendedproducerresponsibility #health #healthimpacts #microplastics #negative #negativeimpacts #nicholasinstitute #plastic #plasticpollution #plastics #plasticsindustryassociation #plasticwaste

"As in the United States, #EU recyclers are experiencing low demand for recycled plastics amid cheap virgin resin and “insufficient regulatory incentives for the use of recycled materials.” "

#CapPlasticProduction
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How the plastics industry shifted responsibility for recycling onto you, the consumer Only 9% of plastics ever made have been recycled. Clever industry campaigns have shifted the costs of their own waste onto consumers.

How the plastics industry shifted responsibility for recycling onto you, the consumer
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Revised Waste Framework Directive enters into force - The targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive enters into force, introducing common rules for extended ... #EUWasteFrameworkDirective #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #textilewaste
recyclingportal.eu/archive/93017

#Biffa insists #EPR changes will 'create new opportunities' for businesses to cut costs www.packagingnews.co.uk/news/biffa-i...
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♻️#DYK that #ExtendedProducerResponsibility schemes can help ensure that e-waste is properly reused, recycled and disposed of?

On #EWasteDay, discover @oecd-ocde.bsky.social work on the Extended Producer Responsibility approach 🔗 oe.cd/5JC

Supermarkets to pass vast majority of EPR costs on to shoppers Figures released today by the BRC say that more than 80% of he costs of the new packaging tax are likely to be passed on to consumers

Consumers face an avalanche of price increases being passed on from supermarkets

It comes with the arrival of the first invoices for #extendedproducerresponsibility

Suppliers face silence from supermarkets as EPR invoices land YouGov found the vast majority of suppliers had received no communication over EPR, its impact on inflation, or whether their costs would be covered by retailers and price hikes

The £1.4bn impact of #extendedproducerresponsibility fees is due to land on suppliers for the first time this week

... but it has not even been discussed with supermarkets by many major manufacturers

Sustainable Packaging’s Biggest Challenge? Human Nature As EPR laws take hold and consumer expectations rise, the window for proactive collaboration is closing. Brands can put aside their fears around collaborati...

It turns out, we don’t need breakthrough tech or miracle materials to scale sustainable packaging — we need people to collaborate.

As #ExtendedProducerResponsibility (or #EPR) regulations rise, brands that act together now will define the next era of sustainable packaging.

News from E+E Leader Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are reshaping how companies handle packaging waste. From California’s 25% plastic reduction target to Oregon’s detailed… http://dlvr.it/TN0Hk4 #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #EPR #Sustainability #PlasticReduction #CircularEconomy

FEAD reaction to plenary vote on End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR) - The European Parliament’s plenary vote on its position on the proposed End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation (ELVR) ... #carrecycling #ELVR #ExtendedProducerResponsibility
recyclingportal.eu/archive/92268

👕 Textiles:

#ExtendedProducerResponsibility schemes will hold brands accountable and support municipalities and the #SecondHand sector facing a flood of discarded clothes.

But they must also address overproduction and provide support to non-EU countries impacted by EU used #textiles exports.

Global Plastics Treaty Reflections: No Treaty Is Better Than a Weak One Although an agreement was not reached during the Global Plastics Treaty, what remains certain is that the fight to reduce plastic pollution continues.

www.surfrider.org/news/global-... #breakfreefromplastic #EPR #extendedproducerresponsibility #globalplasticstreaty #plastic #plasticfree #plasticproduction #plasticstreaty #stupidisasstupiddoes #surfrider #surfriderfoundation

What's next for the circular economy after plastics treaty meltdown Talks on a global treaty on plastic waste ended in stalemate. But a circular economy investment manager said momentum for plastic waste solutions hasn't ended.

www.newsweek.com/whats-next-c... #abjectfailure #americanchemistrycouncil #americanpetroleuminstitute #bullshit #chrisjahn #circulatecapital #epr #extendedproducerresponsibility #exxonmobil #geneva #oceanconservancy #operationnationalsword #robkaplan #stupidisasstupiddoes #surfriderfoundation

Recycling Advocates Push for Sustainable Packaging Solutions in Waste Reduction Efforts Participants emphasize the need for sustainable packaging to enhance recyclability and reduce waste.

Massachusetts is stepping up the fight against packaging waste, pushing for sustainable solutions that could reshape the future of waste management.

Learn more here!

#MA #CitizenPortal #WasteReduction #ExtendedProducerResponsibility #SustainablePackaging

Malaysia stops accepting plastic waste from the U.S. and other rich nations YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

Malaysia stops accepting plastic waste from the U.S. and other rich nations, www.youtube.com/watch?app=de... #anjabrandon #EPR #extendedproducerresponsibility #malaysia #nothanks #ocean #oceanconservancy #operationnationalsword #plastic #plasticpollution #plasticwaste #stupidisasstupiddoes #wtf

Newark's Recycling Initiative Boosts Material Collection with Coca Cola Foundation Partnership Coca Cola Foundation's initiative in Newark increases recycling by 700 tons annually.

The U.S. House Committee is pushing for groundbreaking recycling innovations that could transform the economy and reduce our reliance on foreign materials—especially in the booming electric vehicle industry.

Get the details!

#US #CitizenPortal #CircularEconomy #ExtendedProducerResponsibility

Base fees for extended producer responsibility revealed - Beer Today The government has published base fees for extended producer responsibility relating to packaging, ahead of invoices being sent to producers in October

The government has published base fees for extended producer responsibility (EPR) relating to packaging, ahead of invoices being sent to producers in October beertoday.co.uk/2025/06/29/e... #brewing #pubs #business #extendedproducerresponsibility #packaging

#ExtendedProducerResponsibility is key to the #CircularEconomy. 🌱 However, today’s fragmented and complex systems slow progress.

We are calling for a digital #EPR one-stop shop to streamline registration, reporting, and compliance.

🔗 Joint letter: buff.ly/xRIWORH

Packaging #EPR: what you need to know beertoday.co.uk/2025/06/15/p...
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Increasingly states are opting for #ExtendedProducerResponsibility EPR