Extended Producer Responsibility
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) holds producers responsible for the collection and recycling of specified volumes of plastic that they produce and place into the market. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: EPR policy impacts often depend largely on implementation and policing capabilities. MORE INFORMATION: WWF EPR Project THE PROBLEM There is no economic incentive for product manufacturers to reduce […]
Ocean Conservancy, Trash Free Seas Alliance | Plastics Policy Playbook: Strategy for a plastic-free ocean
Addressing the global marine debris crisis with targeted policy mechanisms, the Plastics Policy Playbook: Strategies for a Plastic-Free Ocean provides a comprehensive blueprint for national and sub-national leaders striving to eliminate ocean plastic pollution. By bridging the critical gap between waste collection economics and policy intervention, this actionable guide outlines systemic solutions ranging from Extended […]
WWF Position: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) For Plastic Packaging
Plastics pollution has been recognized as a global crisis. This cross-cutting issue touches on several of WWF’s conservation priorities, including Oceans, Freshwater, Wildlife and more. To address this crisis, the WWF network has set a goal of “No Plastic in Nature by 2030” which aims to stop the flow of plastics into nature by eliminating […]