Extended Producer Responsibility and the Circular Economy Act

This event was a unique opportunity to discuss how the forthcoming Circular Economy Act could leverage Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes to support a circular, competitive, and resilient economy.

Organised by the EPR Club, the workshop explored the vital role of EPR schemes within the context of the new legislation. It provided a dynamic forum for key stakeholders to examine the opportunities and challenges of using EPR as a central instrument to drive a circular economy across the EU single market.

Expert speakers and participants exchanged views on key topics such as:

• EPR: achievements, limits and opportunities to date
• EPR implementation at local and regional level: how to boost quality and quantity of selective collection
• How can EPR be designed to prioritise reuse: EPR funding, targets, support to social enterprises
• How EPR supports recycling activities and how it can be improved
• Specific focus: breaking it down to the WEEE sector

A summary of the workshop, along with the presentations and outcomes, can be viewed at the following link: https://www.eprclub.eu/events/extended-producer-responsibility-and-the-circular-economy-act/