Extended Producer Responsibility
/ɪkˈstɛndɪd prəˈdjuːsər rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal policy approach that holds producers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, especially for take-back, recycling, and final disposal.
Extended producer responsibility has led manufacturers to design more recyclable packaging.
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- extended producer responsibility
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Commentary
Used predominantly in environmental and product law, this term emphasizes shifting waste management costs from governments to producers, encouraging sustainable product design.
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