Glossary

A free rider in EPR is a producer who avoids paying waste management fees but still benefits from recycling systems, causing unfair costs and weakening recycling and sustainability efforts.

ISO 14001 helps businesses reduce pollution, save resources, and improve environmental care by setting goals, checking progress, and following laws—boosting both planet health and reputation.

Brand owners control product design, materials, and packaging, driving eco-friendly choices that reduce waste, promote recycling, and support a circular economy for a healthier planet.

An obligated producer must manage waste from their products, supporting recycling and better design. This reduces pollution, saves resources, and makes recycling easier for everyone.

ISO 14044 guides clear, consistent Life Cycle Assessments to measure a product’s full environmental impact, helping businesses, consumers, and policymakers make greener, smarter choices.

ISO 14040 guides Life Cycle Assessment to check a product’s full environmental impact, helping reduce waste and support a circular economy by promoting smarter, greener choices.

ISO 18604:2013 guides packaging design to be recyclable, helping reduce waste and support resource efficiency. It works with ISO 18601 to assess compliance and promote sustainability.

ISO 14021 guides companies to make clear, honest environmental claims with proof, preventing exaggeration. This helps consumers trust products and supports better sustainability efforts.

EN 13430 ensures packaging is designed for easy recycling, reducing waste and saving resources. It supports a circular economy by promoting eco-friendly, recyclable packaging across materials.