Who are the actors in EPR and what role do they play?

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is underpinned by a number of actors who work together throughout the entire product life cycle. Producers, producer responsibility organisations, local authorities and consumers all play a key role in rolling out and applying the EPR principle. Read on to find out “Who does what” in EPR.

Who are the actors in EPR and what role do they play?

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is underpinned by a number of actors who work together throughout the entire product life cycle. Producers, producer responsibility organisations, local authorities and consumers all play a key role in rolling out and applying the EPR principle. Read on to find out “Who does what” in EPR.

Producers

Manufacturers, marketplaces, distributors, resellers, importers...

Producer responsibility organisations and individual compliance schemes

Organisations accredited by the State to meet producers’ obligations.

Public authorities

Ministries, State-appointed observers (‘censeurs d’Etat’), ADEME, Inter-EPR Scheme Committee, etc.

Operators

Who reuse, repair, collect and treat waste.

Consumers

Individuals and professionals, who are encouraged to adopt more sustainable consumption habits.

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