Factsheets
This module addresses the general aspects of EPR systems for packaging and specifically covers roles and responsibilities in the packaging value chain, the establishment of a producer responsibility organisation (PRO), a register, financial flows and a legal framework.
This module discusses the collection and sorting of packaging waste and focuses on the integration of the informal sector, incentive methods for citizens and the establishment of a deposit system.
This module provides answers to the questions of how to ensure high-quality recycling, how to improve the recyclability of packaging and how to increase the market demand for recycled plastics.
Video Library: EPR Explained
Several experts have shared their knowledge in a number of interviews. This video series briefly summarises the content of the EPR Toolbox and adds experiences from professionals in the field.
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What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?
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How can a Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) be established?
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How can financial flows be managed, and fees and payments be set?
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How can a register of obliged companies be established?
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How can framework conditions be designed?
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How can the collection of packaging waste be organised?
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How can sorting procedures for packaging waste be organised?
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How can the informal sector get involved in the system?
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How can citizens be incentivised to separate packaging waste at source?
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10.1
How can deposit refund systems be set up?
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10.2
How is the deposit refund system set up in Germany?
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How can high-quality recycling be ensured?
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How can the recyclability of packaging be increased?
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How can the market demand for recycled plastics be increased?
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Overview
Additional Resources
Background Document
The Background Document gives an overview on the compatibility of different waste management approaches in regards to a Mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme: “cash for trash”, municipal waste fees, plastic credits and CO2 taxes.
FAQ on EPR systems
The FAQs provide detailed answers to 38 questions concerning the most important aspects of EPR systems.
Country Reports
These reports present examples of EPR systems in various countries. The different cases demonstrate the legal backgrounds and objectives as well as the historical contexts.
Translations of the EPR Toolbox
So far, the EPR Toolbx has been translated to Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese.
Acknowledgement
The PREVENT Waste Alliance would like to thank the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) for the funding of the EPR Toolbox, the committed parties from Indonesia and Ghana as well as the following persons involved: Mr. Helmut Schmitz, Dr. Jochen Hertlein, Mr. Uwe Kleinert, Ms. Christina Jäger, Ms. Patricia Schröder, Dr. Burkhard Berninger, Dr. Thomas Fischer, Ms. Simone Walter, Dr. Andreas Jaron, Mr. Thomas Schuldt and Dr. Bernhard Bauske.
