Stakeholder Views on Extended Producer Responsibility and the Circular Economy

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2018

Abstract

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations require that producers organize and pay for treatment and recycling of waste arising from their products at end of life. EPR has been effective in implementing some aspects of circular economy. In Europe, 35% of e-waste and 65% of packaging waste have already been recycled (or reused in some cases). This article analyzes the challenges of implementing EPR and provides useful insights for what has worked well and what challenges remain. Identifying and addressing these challenges will be crucial for framing legislation that will move industry and society toward a more circular economy.

Publication Title

California Management Review

Volume

60

Issue

3

First Page

45

Last Page

70

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1177/0008125617752694

ISSN

00081256

E-ISSN

21628564

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