Frederik Kiel Jespersen
Frederik Kiel is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Repax, where he architects technology solutions that bridge the gap between regulatory compliance and sustainable business practices. He focuses on building scalable infrastructure that transforms complex environmental responsibilities into actionable insights. With a commitment to better technology as a force for environmental stewardship, Frederik works at the intersection of compliance innovation and circular economy advancement.
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What is the deposit return scheme (DRS)?
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A Deposit Return Scheme adds a small deposit to drink containers, refunded when returned for recycling. It reduces litter, boosts recycling, saves resources, and supports a circular economy.
What are eco-modulated fees?
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Eco-modulated fees charge more for products that harm the environment and less for greener options. They encourage recycling, reduce waste, and support Extended Producer Responsibility for a circular economy.
What is the shared responsibility model?
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Shared Responsibility means everyone—governments, businesses, communities, and individuals—works together fairly to reduce waste, recycle, and protect the environment for a healthier planet.
What is individual producer responsibility?
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Individual Producer Responsibility means producers manage their products' waste, promoting recycling, better design, and shared costs, supporting a circular economy and reducing environmental impact.
What is collective producer responsibility?
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Collective Producer Responsibility lets companies share waste management, boosting recycling and circularity. It helps keep materials in use and supports eco-friendly product design and disposal.
What is a producer responsibility organisation (PRO)?
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A Producer Responsibility Organisation (PRO) helps companies manage product waste by organizing collection, recycling, and safe disposal to protect the environment and promote a circular economy.
What is the polluter pays principle?
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The Polluter Pays Principle means those causing pollution must pay to fix it, encouraging cleaner practices and fairness by protecting communities and promoting sustainability.
What is product stewardship?
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Product stewardship means everyone shares responsibility for a product’s impact—from design to disposal—helping reduce waste, recycle materials, and protect the environment for a sustainable future.
What is corporate social responsibility (CSR)?
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CSR means companies care for people and the planet by reducing waste, treating employees fairly, supporting communities, and acting ethically to build a sustainable, positive impact.
What is extended producer responsibility (EPR)?
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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) makes producers responsible for their products’ entire life, encouraging recycling, smarter design, and less waste to protect the environment and support a circular economy.