Stakeholder Views on Extended Producer Responsibility and the Circular Economy

Nathan Kunz; Kieren Mayers; Luk N. Van Wassenhove

doi:10.1177/0008125617752694

Stakeholder Views on Extended Producer Responsibility and the Circular Economy

Nathan Kunz, Kieren Mayers, Luk N. Van Wassenhove

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Abstract

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations require that producers organize and pay for treatment and recycling of waste arising from their products at end of life. EPR has been effective in implementing some aspects of circular economy. In Europe, 35% of e-waste and 65% of packaging waste have already been recycled (or reused in some cases). This article analyzes the challenges of implementing EPR and provides useful insights for what has worked well and what challenges remain. Identifying and addressing these challenges will be crucial for framing legislation that will move industry and society toward a more circular economy.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	45-70
Journal	California Management Review
Volume	60
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0008125617752694
State	Published - Feb 12 2018

Keywords

circular economy
policy making
recycling
sustainability

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations
Operations and Supply Chain Management

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Stakeholder Views on Extended Producer Responsibility and the Circular Economy

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