Evolving EPR systems w cases from Textiles & Packaging (EN)

The role of EPR systems is evolving. It used to be merely a financial instrument to cover waste costs. Driven by European and national regulations, more and more EPR systems have been announced or introduced. EPR systems need to meet new, more ambitious, and more stringent circular economy targets. This affects the role EPR systems have in driving a circular economy for plastics. What role will the EPR systems have in the future? What can we learn from best practices in other countries? What needs to be done to make the EPR system most effective?