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U.S. Recycling Could Hit 75% With ‘Itty-Bitty’ Fees For Extended Producer Responsibility

Por: Forbes Tech February 11, 2023

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An overflowing trash can with disposable packaging in Berlin.dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images You’re a producer and you put a product on the shelves. Do you make sure it’s recyclable? You do if you live in a state, province or country with Extended Producer Responsibility programs. These programs, EPR for short, require companies that produce packaging materials to fund local recycling programs by paying fees. The Recycling Partnership,... + full article



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