Introduction to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging

Over the four hours the course will cover:  

• What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR);
• EPR product scope (incl. exemptions and scope categorisation);
• Companies obligated under EPR systems;
• Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs);
• EPR enforcement (incl. enforcement possibilities and examples);
• Other miscellaneous EPR mechanisms (i.e., eco-modulated EPR fees, reporting requirements, design for recyclability requirements);
• Brief overview of packaging EPR systems in three key regions (UK, USA, & EU).

There will be a one hour break in-between

Jordan Girling

Head of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), WRAP