He said that EPR programme is a statutory provision in the various National Environmental Regulations in the “brown environment” sector, including the food, and beverage as well as the electrical/electronic sectors. According to him, the implementation of the EPR programme is starting first in two sectors – the Food and Beverage and the Electrical Electronic sectors. “The food and beverage sector has established a working group comprising some key manufacturers in the sector to fast track the process. “In addition, NESREA has established the Alliance on Sustainable Consumption and Production (ASCP) which promotes green and circular economy. The membership of the Alliance includes relevant government agencies whose primary mandate has strong bearing on sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Source: The Guardian December 04, 2017 03:45 UTC