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Assessment of economic and environmental impacts of extended producer responsibility programs operating in BC in 2014

Abstract/summary

This study provides an assessment of the economic and environmental impacts of EPR programs in BC, with the results presented by the designated EPR program material. The assessment is based on the recovered quantities of EPR program materials that can be credited to the regulation of EPR materials. This is determined by comparing the recovery rates achieved by the EPR programs in 2014 with those of a theoretical status quo scenario (if there had not been an EPR program). This approach was based on the assumption that collection systems for EPR product categories operating prior to the EPR program would have evolved through other policy mechanisms (e.g., solid waste management plans) in the absence of EPR legislation. As such, performance of EPR programs was evaluated against the status quo recovery scenario and not against a scenario in which 100% disposal was assumed. Status quo scenarios for each EPR program material were developed based on available collection systems and estimated recovery rates, or alternative performance measure, prior to EPR program implementation. BC data was used where available and when missing, the study used data from other jurisdictions for specific EPR program materials (e.g., cell phones, pharmaceutical waste and paint and hazardous household waste). Many of the status quo scenario assumptions developed for the previous study remained valid for this study. The study covers the following EPR material categories: • Batteries • Beverage Containers • Electronic and Electrical Products • Lamps and Lighting Equipment • Packaging and Printed Paper (PPP) • Paint and Household Hazardous Waste • Pharmaceuticals • Smoke Alarms • Thermostats • Tires • Used Oil and Antifreeze Products

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Author(s)
Veronica Bartlett
Christina Seidel
Glenda Gies
Year
2016
Publisher
Morrison Hershfield
Commissioning organization
Ministry of Environment
Authors’ organization
Morrison Hershfield
Number of pages
95
URL
https://metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/Documents/assessement-econ-env-impacts-epr-programs-2016.pdf#search=Assessment%20of%20economic%20and%20environmental%20impacts%20of%20extended%20producer%20responsibility%20programs%20operating%20in%20BC%20in%202014
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