Q&A: What happens when producers are responsible for recycling their products and packaging?

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Jul 22, 2026, 7:00 am279 ptsTop
Who should pay when a product becomes waste—the company that made it or the public? That question sits at the center of extended producer responsibility (EPR), a policy strategy that shifts recycling costs onto manufacturers to reduce waste and promote more eco-friendly design. Used in more than 100 countries…

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