Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Overview: A Guide for Brands and Suppliers

This quick guide will give insight on:

• Overview of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, covering a range of products like packaging, textiles, batteries, and electronics.

• Instructions for brands and suppliers to evaluate EPR applicability, register with Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), and manage data collection.

• EPR fee structures, including eco-modulation and how material choices and product design affect costs.

• How to prepare compliance documentation, audits, and communications with suppliers or authorities.

• Practical tips for designing products and packaging with circularity and sustainability in mind, including the 5 Rs and eco-modulation criteria.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy holding producers accountable for the full lifecycle of their products, particularly for end-of-life waste and recycling. EPR drives sustainable product design, higher recycling rates, and lower environmental impact. This Quick Guide offers a global overview of EPR requirements and practical steps for compliance.

Download this complimentary Quick Guide to find actionable insights for meeting your EPR obligations worldwide.