2.3 s. cassel, insights from usa
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organisation for economic cooperation + developmentglobal forum on the environment
tokyo, japan | june 17-19, 2014
extended producer responsibilityinsights
from the United States
who is theproduct stewardship
institute?
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we work on multiple products
extended producer
responsibility (EPR)
product stewardship
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EPR law trends in the U.S. since 2002
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EPR policy in the U.S.
82* EPR laws in 33 states(including carpet, cell phones, agricultural pesticide containers,
refrigerants + one “framework” law)
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*not including 11 container deposit laws
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no U.S. packaging EPR laws due to
industry opposition
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municipal solid
waste in U.S.
Source: PSI compilation of data from 2012 U.S. EPA Municipal Solid Waste Report, Facts and Figures.
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key factors that contribute to successful EPR
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key factors that contribute to successful EPR
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what are thechallenges + responses?
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what have been the lessons?
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lessons learned:
level of EPR engagement byu.s. industry groups
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• packaging• carpet• pharmaceuticals
• lamps • thermostats• gas cylinders• medical
sharps
• mattresses• electronics• phone books• tires
• paint• batteries
PSI national dialogue led tofirst all battery model bill
draft
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