Extended Producer Responsibility is an environmental policy approach in which the producer's responsibility for reducing environmental impact and managing the product is extended across the whole life cycle of the product, from selection of materials and design to its end-of-life, and especially for their take-back, recycling and disposal.
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Members News
- NMWE joins EU industry push against Slovakia’s state-run EPR model
EPR Club member, Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE), has joined over 40 organisations across the packaging value chain in calling on Slovakia to reject a proposed amendment to the Environmental Fund Act. The amendment would allow the Environmental Fund to operate as a state-run Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) within the country’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system.
Industry representatives warn that a state-managed PRO could undermine the efficiency and integrity of Slovakia’s packaging waste management framework. In a joint statement co-signed with EUROPEN and other stakeholders, NMWE advocates for an EPR system that aligns with EU Waste Framework Directive requirements, supports large-scale recyclability under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, and follows international best practices for transparent, producer-led responsibility.
The full joint industry statement is available on NMWE’s website.
- EucoLight celebrates 10 years
EPR Club member EucoLight celebrated its 10th anniversary during a conference held in Brussels on 14–15 May 2025. The event brought together over 65 stakeholders—including policymakers, industry leaders, and environmental experts—to reflect on a decade of progress in lighting recycling and to explore the future of the circular economy. The conference highlighted key challenges and opportunities in WEEE compliance, with a strong focus on harmonised regulation, enforcement, and tackling free-riding in online sales.
EPR Club member, Natural Mineral Waters Europe (NMWE), has joined over 40 organisations across the packaging value chain in calling on Slovakia to reject a proposed amendment to the Environmental Fund Act. The amendment would allow the Environmental Fund to operate as a state-run Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) within the country’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) system.
Industry representatives warn that a state-managed PRO could undermine the efficiency and integrity of Slovakia’s packaging waste management framework. In a joint statement co-signed with EUROPEN and other stakeholders, NMWE advocates for an EPR system that aligns with EU Waste Framework Directive requirements, supports large-scale recyclability under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, and follows international best practices for transparent, producer-led responsibility.
The full joint industry statement is available on NMWE’s website.
EPR Club member EucoLight celebrated its 10th anniversary during a conference held in Brussels on 14–15 May 2025. The event brought together over 65 stakeholders—including policymakers, industry leaders, and environmental experts—to reflect on a decade of progress in lighting recycling and to explore the future of the circular economy. The conference highlighted key challenges and opportunities in WEEE compliance, with a strong focus on harmonised regulation, enforcement, and tackling free-riding in online sales.
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