Extended Producer Responsibility

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy approach that holds manufacturers accountable for the entire lifecycle of their products, including disposal. In industrial ecology, this means companies are responsible not only for the production of goods but also for their post-consumer phase, such as recycling or safe disposal. By incentivizing producers to design products with less waste and greater recyclability, EPR encourages sustainable practices and reduces environmental impact, fostering a more circular economy where resources are reused rather than discarded.