EPR Unpacked: Comparing Europe’s Top-Down Approach to the United States’ Wild West

Are there competitive advantages to be gained from Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements for organizations prioritizing waste management? How can organizations effectively navigate amongst the unified regulations of the EU and the patchwork approach in the US?

As organizations confront the escalating waste crisis, the urgency for effective EPR frameworks is clear. We’ll compare the regulatory landscapes of the EU and the US, exploring lessons learned, the policy opportunities available to advance circularity, and how businesses can stay one step ahead.