This briefing explains how effective audits reinforce transparency and monitoring frameworks, improve accountability and build confidence that EPR systems are delivering intended outcomes.
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Strengthening transparency in EPR through the Circular Economy Act
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Strengthening monitoring in EPR through the Circular Economy Act
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