Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach assigning producers financial or organisational responsibility for products or packaging after use.

What it means in a workplace context

Where applicable, producers may need to register, report quantities or finance collection and recovery.

Why it matters

It can influence take-back and data responsibilities, but requirements differ by product and jurisdiction.

Questions to ask

• What decision or requirement does Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) support?
• Which evidence or record is required?
• Who owns the information and keeps it current?
• How does it affect furniture selection, service or future change?

Applying the concept

When Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is used in a circularity objective, connect it to a physical product, a lifecycle event, evidence and an accountable owner. Avoid using the term as a broad claim without an operational route.

Related Myntwork resources

• Circular Workplace
• Furniture Lifecycle Management
• Circular Procurement

Using the term in procurement

When Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) appears in a procurement document, explain what suppliers must provide and how the response will affect evaluation. Avoid requesting evidence that is not used in the award decision, and distinguish mandatory requirements from preferred information.

After delivery, verify that promised documents, services or product information were supplied. A controlled handover and clear ownership make the term operational instead of leaving it as wording in the original quotation.