
Policy Brief: Developing a Policy Framework for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging Waste in Thailand
Year of Publication
2022
This policy brief summarizes key findings regarding the current situation of packaging waste management and the policy proposal based on the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
Source:
Pollution Control Department, Thailand
Author(s):
Sujitra Vassanadumrongdee, Panate Manomaivibool
Geography:
Thailand
Type:
Strategy, Primary Data, Measurement (System/Market/Tool)
Purpose of Measurement:
Understanding the Problem, Solution Sets and Impact Potential
Impact theme(s):
Policy
This policy brief summarizes key findings regarding the current situation of packaging waste management and the policy proposal based on the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). The findings are based on interviews with 30 stakeholder respondents in the plastic value chain conducted between July and October 2021. Stakeholder groups that were interviewed include plastic resin producers, packaging producers, brand owners, retailers, local government organisations, waste collectors, including small waste buyers, so-called ‘Salengs,’ and junk shops and recyclers.