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Extended producer responsibility

About: Extended producer responsibility is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1120 publications have been published within this topic receiving 26805 citations. The topic is also known as: EPR.


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Book ChapterDOI
13 Jun 2017
TL;DR: In this paper, the opportunities and challenges of ELV recycling as espoused by the European Union, Japan and Korea and its potential application in developing countries are discussed. And emerging trends in the effective utilization of waste batteries from NGVs.
Abstract: Rapid urbanization combined with increases in per capita income have led to the world's motorization. Car manufacturers have been increasing their outputs in response to demands for fuel-efficient cars. New-generation vehicles (NGVs) like hybrid and electronic vehicles have emerged with significantly reduced weights and robust computerized systems. Likewise, the use of efficient batteries like nickel–hydrogen or lithium-ion batteries has been integrated into NGVs. Expectedly, a large volume of these cars will be classified as end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) in the near future. The European Union, Japan and Korea have developed ELV recycling systems based on the extended producer responsibility principle, designed to recover used car parts, scrap metal, batteries, etc. However, countries like Mongolia and the Philippines are inundated with imported used cars, including used NGVs, which damage the environment due to their poor emissions and hazardous waste components. Air pollution and lead soil contamination are some of the environmental problems associated with the proliferation of ELVs. This paper tackles the opportunities and challenges of ELV recycling as espoused by the European Union, Japan and Korea and its potential application in developing countries. It also discusses emerging trends in the effective utilization of waste batteries from NGVs.

8 citations

Journal ArticleDOI
TL;DR: The global photovoltaic (PV) industry has been developing rapidly in recent years as mentioned in this paper, and we have to face the dilemma of waste PV modules at the end of their life.
Abstract: The global photovoltaic (PV) industry has been developing rapidly in recent years. We have to face the dilemma of waste PV modules at the end of their life. It is important for government t...

8 citations

Journal ArticleDOI
TL;DR: In this paper , a mixed recovery decision model for tire recycling of producer responsibility organizations based on multi-choice goal programming (MCGP) approach towards system optimality and obtain the optimal total recovery cost was proposed.

8 citations

Dissertation
19 Apr 2012
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a list of figures for dedicating research work in the field of economics, including the following categories: Dedication, dedications, acknowledgements, and acknowledgements.
Abstract: ..........................................................................................ii Dedication .......................................................................................iii Acknowledgements ..............................................................................iv List of Figures ...................................................................................v Dissertation Abbreviations .....................................................................vi Waste Disposal, the Auto, and Praxis ................................................................................ 1 1.0. DISPOSAL, THE AUTOMOBILE AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE RESEARCH ............ 1 1.1. FRAMING THE RESEARCH PROJECT .................................................................................... 3 1.2. DISSERTATION OUTLINE ..................................................................................................... 12 WASTE AND THEORY: THEORIES AND/OF WASTE/ING .......................................... 17 2.0. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 17 2.1. THE MATERIALITY OF WASTE ........................................................................................... 20 2.2. WASTES, NEEDS, AND DESIRE ............................................................................................ 27 2.3. WASTE AND THE POLITICAL .............................................................................................. 38 2.4. WASTE AND THE ECONOMY/PRODUCTION .................................................................. 41 2.5. CONCLUSION: WASTE AND THE SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC ................. 55 POLICY RESPONSES TO WASTE MANAGEMENT: EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY ................................................................................................................... 57 3.0. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 57 3.1. MODERN GOVERNMENT INVOLVEMENT IN WASTE DISPOSAL: AN OVERVIEW 59

8 citations

Book
08 Sep 2015
TL;DR: In this article, the authors examine whether the industry is paying for the net financial cost of 'preparation for recycling' activities or if the extra-costs of recycling are being recovered via the sale of sorted materials, by the consumer through higher prices or by citizens in general through higher taxes.
Abstract: An overriding value of European legislation on waste management is the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) principle. For example, all economic operators placing packaging onto the EU market are responsible for its proper management and recovery. However, in general, the collection and treatment of urban waste is the responsibility of local authorities. It has therefore been necessary to establish a system of financial compensations between producers and waste management operators. Analysing the legal and institutional schemes of several member states and accounting for all the costs and benefits to their local authorities due to selective collection and sorting, this book provides an accurate illustration of how the EPR principle has be translated into practice. Firstly the authors examine whether the industry is paying for the net financial cost of 'preparation for recycling' activities or if the extra-costs of recycling are being recovered via the sale of sorted materials, by the consumer through higher prices or by citizens in general through higher taxes. Secondly, by monetizing the net environmental benefits attained with the recycling system, the book discusses the success and Value-for-Money (VfM) of the EU’s recycling policy. In other words: what is the economic rate of return of the enhanced environmental protection achieved due to the fulfilment of recovery and recycling targets?

8 citations


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No. of papers in the topic in previous years
YearPapers
202335
202266
202172
202074
201964
201856