EPR Framework

Creating a “framework” policy means building an EPR/Product Stewardship structure that applies to multiple products at the same time.

Framework Policy as Umbrella

Think of EPR Framework as the umbrella that covers a multitude of products.  In other words, don’t create 6 individual laws for 6 different products when each law would have 90% of the same components.  Instead, create a framework policy that defines EPR legislation for current products as well as products that will be covered by EPR in the future. 

Framework Principles and Policy Statements In Use

• Framework Principles for Product Stewardship Policy, used by Councils
• British Columbia EPR Framework Principles (See page 3.)
• Canadian (CCME) EPR Framework Principles for EPR
• CalRecycle (California) EPR Framework Principles (See pages 2-3.)
• Reusable Packaging Association - Framework RPA 2010 - January 2010
• Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials - ASTSWMO Product Stewardship Framework Policy Document - October 2009

Resources

• California EPR Framework Policy and Checklist - Adopted by California Integrated Waste Management Board January 2008.
• British Colombia Industry Product Stewardship Plan (2002) - The basis of North America's most comprehensive, operating EPR Framework regulation, ("Recycling Regulation" B.C. Reg 449/2004) implemented in 2004.
• Economic Impacts of the BC Recycling Regulation (2009)