Sustainability

Sustainability News: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) - From Policy to Implementation (A_SUS_006_EN)


Description
This "Sustainability News: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) - From Policy to Implementation" provides a clear understanding of EPR regulations and their impact on waste management and sustainability practices. With insights from Chuck Rogers, BV's expert in sustainability and traceability, the course covers the essential aspects of EPR, from policy goals to real-world implementation strategies.

Participants will explore how EPR shifts the responsibility for waste management to producers, aiming to reduce waste, boost recycling, and promote eco-friendly packaging. The course features practical examples to highlight EPR in action.

Objectives of the Course:
- Understand key EPR concepts, covering packaging, printed paper, and single-use materials
- Learn the SMART framework (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) used in EPR goal-setting.
- Implement EPR requirements, from joining Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) to eco-design and compliance.

Ideal for businesses and supply chain professionals, this course equips participants to meet EPR responsibilities and contribute to a sustainable future.

Course Type: BV course

Content
  • Before You Start
  • Watch the news
  • The Definition and Goals of EPR
  • Steps Toward EPR Compliance
  • Activity: Spot the Non-compliance
  • Interactive US EPR Law Tracker
  • More News
  • All Sustainability News in the Series
  • Your feedback matters
  • Sustainability News Survey
  • Downloadable e-Handout: EPR at a glance for Producers
  • Ask Our Expert
  • Have a Question? Send it here!
Completion rules
  • You must complete the units "The Definition and Goals of EPR, Steps Toward EPR Compliance, Activity: Spot the Non-compliance, Interactive US EPR Law Tracker"