Extended Producer Responsibility – the “New Approach” under our Circular Economy to achieve the elimination of waste generation
The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (Minister) recently published for comment draft regulations and notices (Draft EPR Regulations / Notices) in terms of the National Environmental Management Act 59 of 2008 (NEMWA) proposing the establishment of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, as provided for in section 18, for waste products from select industrial sectors, namely lighting; paper, packaging and some single use products; and electrical and electronic equipment (Priority EPR Sectors).
