With phase one of the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility well under way, this legislative reform represents a significant shift in packaging compliance requirements as well as how packaging waste is managed. Whilst EPR offers positive environmental benefits, the policy also presents news risks to obligated businesses that must be mitigated to ensure successful compliance and prevent overpayment of fees.
In this article Clarity explores three key risks associated with EPR for packaging and discusses why it is crucial to take action now.