*Each MS is required to pay a levy determined by multiplying a rate of EUR 0.80 per kilogramme by the weight of non-recycled plastic packaging waste.
**The US is a set of policies that place financial and operational responsibility on producers for the end-of-life management of their products, particularly packaging. This means producers, not just consumers or municipalities are held accountable for the environmental impact of their products, including collection recycling, and proper disposal. EPR aims to incentivize sustainable product design and reduce waste by making producers responsible for the entire product lifecycle.