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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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13 Jul 2011
TL;DR: Wang et al. as discussed by the authors proposed a deposit system under EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) to increase consumer incentives involving recycling and to insure the construction of a formal recycling channel, after analyzing third-party e-waste recycling deposit system's monetary, information and product flow.
Abstract: In an attempt to address the current serious issue of informal e-waste recycling, this paper proposes a deposit system under EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) to increase consumer incentives involving recycling and to insure the construction of a formal recycling channel. After analyzing third-party e-waste recycling deposit system's monetary, information and product flow, we propose that an advanced Internet information system should be built to let all parties act jointly to improve recycling process. We also provide some suggestions for administrating the special fund for recycling e-waste in China.
01 Jan 2005
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focus on the end-of-life management practices currently prevalent in the shipping industry and examine the possibility of emulating systems that have been developed by the automobile industry.
Abstract: Title of Dissertation: Practices towards Cleaner Ships and Sustainable social Development. Degree: MSc. This dissertation studies the need of developing a life cycle approach in shipping to achieve sustainable development goals. It focuses on the End-of-the-life management practices currently prevalent in the shipping industry and examines the possibility of emulating systems that have been developed by the automobile industry. It delves into the development of pollution prevention policies from the polluter pays principle to the current emphasis on Cleaner Production techniques. Extensive resource utilisation and waste generation arising from a product-based society has led to the search of new environmental strategies. One such strategy detailed in this study is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) where the producer takes upon a degree of responsibility for managing environmental impacts throughout the lifecycle of his product. EPR forms the basis of “Take back” legislations enforced by governments for several products. The EU end-of-the-life vehicle Directive is one such legislation from where initiatives can be drawn in shipping. Existing guidelines on ship recycling are looked into and the need for mandatory international legislation is emphasised. The research studies the applicability of the tools of EPR such as life cycle assessment and recycling funds. Collection of materials necessary for the research has been primarily through literature reviews. A questionnaire constituted to solicit opinion on the topic received low return rates. Therefore conclusions have been drawn by comparative analysis of relevant topics from the referred texts. The research contends that the shipping industry should assimilate several good points that have been successfully applied to the end-of the life management of cars. The study brings out recommendations for implementation and identifies challenges for further research.
30 Aug 2011
TL;DR: In this paper, a product life cycle general equilibrium model incorporating recycling decision is built to analyze the policies prompting EPR, and it indicates that while recycling market function perfectly, Pigovian tax can reach social optimal.
Abstract: A product life cycle general equilibrium model incorporating recyclability decision is built to analyze the policies prompting EPR. It indicates that while recycling market function perfectly, Pigovian tax can reach social optimal. However, if illegal dispose exists, Pigovian tax can not function and substitute schemes, such as deposit-refund, input and output tax substitution, must be selected. The policies which can reach social optimal are not unique. These policies can take effect only when they give birth to both output effect and substitution effect. If transaction cost results in recycling market failure, policies become more complicated because Pigovian tax and other policies?isuch as deposit-refund?jmay be complementation rather than substitution.
01 Jan 2011
TL;DR: In this article , the authors look at the characteristics and outcomes of EPR and try to link them to the nine principles of SEBIs Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report framework in India.
Abstract: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) creates a responsibility on producers to manage the waste they generate, which can aid in achieving the ESG goals in a seamless manner. This article looks at the characteristics and outcomes of EPR and tries to link them to the nine principles of SEBIs Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report framework in India. It finds that Principles 2 and 6 of BRSR have a strong link with the EPR outcomes while Principles 1,3,5 and 8 are moderately linked. Thus, EPR guidelines can help to improve ESG reporting, address stakeholder concerns and lead to business transformation..