EPR is not new, but the CEA supercharges it. Producers are no longer just financially responsible for end-of-life products; they must actively contribute to sorting, repair, or recycling infrastructure. The law introduces for new product categories, including:
One of the most consumer-visible provisions is the mandatory . For electronics (smartphones, laptops, TVs, washing machines), manufacturers must display a score from 1 to 10 based on criteria like availability of spare parts, ease of disassembly, and price of repair relative to replacement. circular economy act
The Circular Economy Act represents a philosophical breakthrough. In a linear economy, "away" exists—we throw things away. In a circular economy, there is no "away." The Act makes that abstract idea tangible through enforceable metrics, financial incentives, and consumer power. EPR is not new, but the CEA supercharges it
The EU aims to double its current circularity rate—the share of materials recycled or reused—from roughly 12% to 24% by 2030 . In a circular economy, there is no "away