The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme is set to revolutionize recycling in England by requiring businesses to pay for the disposal of their packaging waste. Starting this November, companies will be charged fees based on the recyclability of their materials. This shift takes the financial burden off local councils and taxpayers, ensuring businesses contribute to recycling efforts. The initiative aims to promote sustainable practices, encourage reduced packaging usage, and drive investment in the circular economy, while also significantly reducing landfill and incineration waste.
The new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme requires businesses to financially contribute to recycling their packaging, marking a shift from taxpayers bearing disposal costs.
Businesses will begin paying new EPR fees from November, with charges depending on the recyclability of materials, encouraging a reduction in packaging use.
The initiative aims to significantly cut the volume of waste sent to landfills or incinerators by promoting circular economy innovations and recyclable materials.
The Environment Department (Defra) anticipates collecting 1.4 billion in EPR fees, with 1.1 billion allocated for recycling funding to support local councils.
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