This event was an unique opportunity to discuss how the forthcoming Circular Economy Act could have leveraged Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes to achieve a circular, competitive and resilient economy.
This workshop, organised by the EPR Club, delved into the crucial role of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes within the framework of the upcoming Circular Economy Act. The event served as a dynamic forum for discussion among key stakeholders. Participants explored the opportunities and challenges associated with leveraging EPR as a key instrument to foster a circular, competitive and resilient economy across the EU single market.
View the agenda here.
Expert speakers and participants exchanged views on key topics such as:
- EPR: achievements, limits and opportunities to date
- EPR implementation at local and regional level: how to boost quality and quantity of selective collection
- How can EPR be designed to prioritise reuse: EPR funding, targets, support to social enterprises
- How EPR supports recycling activities and how it can be improved
- Specific focus: breaking it down to the WEEE sector
You can find the presentations from the key speakers below.
Documents
- EPR: achievements, limits and opportunities to date - Larissa Copello, Zero Waste Europe
- Regional expectations from the CE Act - Elisabeth Cazaerck, OVAM
- How EPR supports recycling activities and how it can be improved - Loic Brocard, EURIC
- How can EPR be designed to prioritise reuse: EPR funding, targets, support to social enterprise - Marie-Jeanne Gaertner, RREUSE
- Breaking it down to the WEEE sector - Pascal Leroy, WEEE Forum
- Meeting Minutes
- Recording of the workshop