Extended Producer Responsibility - EPR - Polyco

Just what exactly is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)? Under EPR legislation, producers (brand owners, retailers and importers) must take responsibility for the products that they put onto the market, even after someone is done using it. A Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) helps producers comply with EPR regulations. Consider a PRO like PETCO, who tracks, traces and helps to ensure that packaging is collected, recycled and made into brand new products. Dive further into the proces

Why is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) important to me? EPR is an environmental protection strategy initially developed in Europe and implemented in South Africa since 2021. It’s crucial because it: - Helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills. - Creates cleaner communities by energising collection efforts. - Creates income opportunities. - Drives innovation in packaging design. The legislation benefits us all as we work together to make #Recycling work in SA. #PetcoOfficial https

Defra launches 'PackUK' scheme administrator for packaging extended producer responsibility

Extended producer responsibility: review of 15 years’ implementation and solutions for mandatory application