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Topic: Extended Producer Responsibility

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach where manufacturers and brand owners take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their products, including their end-of-life management.

More on: Extended Producer Responsibility

The concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is discussed in several of the podcast episodes as a potential solution for promoting a circular economy and addressing issues such as plastic pollution and waste management.

In the episode Climate Activism and Zero Waste Awareness with Mariska Nell of Mama Earth Talk, Nell discusses how EPR can encourage companies to take responsibility for the end-of-life management of their products, which is seen as a key aspect of a circular economy. Similarly, in the episode Moving to Circular Economy in Cities and Countries with Anders Wijkman, the concept of EPR is highlighted as a driver for circular practices.

The episode S2 Ep13: EP.04 - Sian Sutherland also emphasizes the importance of EPR in addressing the plastic crisis, by holding companies accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products.

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