Investigation of E-Waste Management Practices to Promote Circularity: A Case Study from Sri Lanka
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By Kuruppuge Themiya et al.
From the International Conference on Responsible Electronics and Circular Technologies

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EPR and VAT — Kolekt - Waste recovery solutions This article looks at how ‘VAT discrimination’ against informal collectors not only deprives these vital actors of much-needed income, but also undermines the efficiency and effectiveness of EPR schem...

VAT in EPR schemes works against the inclusion of informal collectors, undermining the efficiency and effectiveness in emerging markets.

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Expanding EPR Fees Beyond Collection to Infrastructure Development — Kolekt - Waste recovery solutions KOLEKT has identified 21 critical decision points that governments must address to optimise EPR regulations and expedite implementation by at least five years.

A significant limitation of #EPR regulations is the narrow focus of fees on collection, sorting, and transportation, overlooking the critical need for robust waste processing infrastructure.

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