2.3 S. Cassel, insights from USA
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This document discusses extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies in the United States. It provides data showing that EPR laws have increased in the US since 2002, with 82 EPR laws now covering items like electronics, batteries, and packaging in 33 states. However, there has been industry opposition to EPR laws for packaging. It also lists some of the key challenges to successful EPR implementation and lessons learned, such as the importance of industry engagement and that national dialogues can help develop new EPR policies and legislation.
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- 1. organisation for economic cooperation + development global forum on the environment tokyo, japan | june 17-19, 2014 extended producer responsibility insights from the United States
- 2. who is the product stewardship institute? 2
- 3. 3 we work on multiple products
- 5. 5 EPR law trends in the U.S. since 2002 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 NumberofLaws Year
- 6. 6 EPR policy in the U.S.
- 7. 82* EPR laws in 33 states (including carpet, cell phones, agricultural pesticide containers, refrigerants + one “framework” law) 3 8 11 11 15 23 7 3 *not including 11 container deposit laws
- 8. 8 no U.S. packaging EPR laws due to industry opposition
- 9. 9 municipal solid waste in U.S. Source: PSI compilation of data from 2012 U.S. EPA Municipal Solid Waste Report, Facts and Figures.
- 10. 10 key factors that contribute to successful EPR
- 11. 11 key factors that contribute to successful EPR
- 12. 12 what are the challenges + responses?
- 21. 21 what have been the lessons?
- 23. level of EPR engagement by u.s. industry groups 23 • packaging • carpet • pharmaceuticals • lamps • thermostats • gas cylinders • medical sharps • mattresses • electronics • phone books • tires • paint • batteries
- 24. PSI national dialogue led to first all battery model bill draft 24
- 25. scott cassel ceo + founder product stewardship institute scott@productstewardship.us 617.236.4822 25 thank you.
Editor's Notes
- Nonprofit founded in 2000 Memberships 47 States 200+ Local gov’ts Partnerships (85+) Companies Organizations Universities Non-US Governments Board of Directors: 7 states, 4 local agencies Advisory Council: Multi-stakeholder (14 members) Global Product Stewardship Council - PSI represented on Board of Directors PSI’s Role: develop model state-based EPR policies with input from our members and partners. We conduct research, facilitate multi-stakeholder meetings on a national level, develop model EPR bills, and assist in political lobbying for passage of the bills. We also assist in implementation and evaluation of EPR programs.
- Product Stewardship and EPR: producer financed and managed. Product Stewardship: full lifecycle, voluntary or regulated EPR: end of life regulated
- Although EPR started with packaging in Europe and has spread worldwide over the past two decades, there are still no EPR laws for packaging in the U.S. due to intense industry opposition.
- 34% overall recovery rate (2010) this is much lower than many other developed countries.
- Bring stakeholders to the table early and often for continual communication Free, convenient collection (that will serve all areas of the state and includes education/outreach) Frequent and consistent publicity Strong enforcement provisions, e.g., sales bans on non‐compliant manufacturers’ products, penalty provisions Routine outreach and technical assistance for collection sites Ability to measure success
- Legislation that enables producers to set up effective programs by clearly defining success through well‐defined goals or a process for developing clear, meaningful performance goals Consumer convenience Financial incentive for consumers (e.g., thermostats‐bounties) Transparency and open stakeholder communication/processes from both the oversight agency and stewardship organization… as well as accountability and oversight (the latter ensures that free‐riders or disinterested producers will have to fulfill their responsibilities) Enforcing a level playing field Environmentally sound management (e.g., recycling certification)
- Each product is different (different set of stakeholders, different logistics, different technical issues), but there are many cross-cutting similarities ( Government leadership (creation of political power) State leadership: Alignment on EPR from the Governor’s office, agency (top to bottom), local government, and legislature (this is CT’s success) Multi-state interest Shows industry that a problem is not perceived only by one state but that it is recognized as a national problem Multi-state legislation creates a resource drain for industries that fight legislation; they cannot isolate one or two states and defeat their bills because their loss is inevitable Government forum for creation of national coordinated models (creates momentum through combined government resources, expertise, and people energy) – this is what PSI does!!! All stakeholders can change positions and perspectives throughout a committed stakeholder process – industry can eventually support; governments can give up full control http://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/wusf/files/styles/x_large/public/201210/gold%20star.jpgGoal: government and industry introduce legislation together Need consultation prior to, and during, program implementation – continuous engagement Ability to show clear benefits from policy action (job creation, $ savings, removal of toxics from waste stream, waste reduction/recycling, GHG reduction) Build on past programs and successes – these are known Harmonization is difficult but possible (cultural, political, logistical differences) Even with the right conditions, stars need to align (politics, people, timing)
- Just last week we facilitated a national multi-stakeholder meeting that resulted in the first national model bill for both single use and rechargeable batteries.
- Just last week we facilitated a national multi-stakeholder meeting that resulted in the first national model bill for both single use and rechargeable batteries.