Unpacking EPR | Webinar resources
On 11 May 2021, Fibre Circle, the producer responsibility organisation (PRO) for the South African paper and paper packaging sector, hosted a webinar to help producers and brand owners unpack the newly amended and gazetted extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations.
The speakers included:
- Jane Molony, acting CEO of Fibre Circle and executive director of the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa
- Anele Sololo, general manager of RecyclePaperZA
- Francois Marais, manager of Fibre Circle
- Terry Winstanley, environmental lawyer, Winstanley Inc.
The following has been made available:
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Presentations by Anele Sololo, and Francois Marais.
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A summary of key issues in the regulations.
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A consolidated document of the amendments pertaining to the regulations published on 5 November 2020.
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The questions and answers posed during the webinar as well as the poll results.
Should you wish to join Fibre Circle or find out if you are eligible to be part of any of the EPR schemes for the identified products, please contact us.
All producers are required to register on SAWIC by midnight 4 November 2021.
