Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) has been a cornerstone of EU waste and circular economy policy for more than 30 years. As the EU develops its Circular Economy Act, there is an opportunity to address long-standing weaknesses in how EPR systems operate across Europe.
Significant differences in governance, performance and cost allocation continue to limit value for money, undermine environmental outcomes and hinder the effective functioning of the internal market.
Against this backdrop, Reloop has been actively contributing to the debate on how EPR systems can be strengthened and harmonised across Europe. This includes our response to the European Commission’s consultation and call for evidence, as well as ongoing engagement with policymakers and stakeholders.
To support the development of a more effective and harmonised framework, Reloop has published a dedicated briefing and position paper outlining key recommendations for EPR reform under the Circular Economy Act.
Position paper: Reforming EPR through the Circular Economy Act
This position paper calls for governance reform focused on transparency, monitoring, audits, and penalties to ensure EPR systems deliver credible environmental outcomes, fair cost allocation, and a functioning internal market.
Strengthening EPR – Mini breifings
Alongside the position paper, Reloop has produced four mini briefings that examine key priorities for EPR reform. Together, they explore practical measures to improve transparency, monitoring, audits and penalties. These reforms can help deliver fair cost allocation, credible environmental outcomes and a well-functioning internal market.
Strengthening transparency in EPR through the Circular Economy Act
Examine the case for stronger transparency in EPR governance and fee-setting to improve accountability and market confidence.
Strengthening monitoring in EPR through the Circular Economy Act
Learn why stronger monitoring frameworks are essential for effective EPR enforcement, compliance and fair competition.
Strengthening audits in EPR through the Circular Economy Act
Explore how stronger audit requirements can improve transparency, data quality and enforcement in Extended Producer Responsibility systems.
Strengthening penalties in EPR through the Circular Economy Act
Discover how effective penalty frameworks can deter non-compliance and strengthen EPR enforcement.
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