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Packaging Waste & Sustainability Forum
24 - 26 March 2026
Brussels
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Pre-event EPR Toolkit Workshop: Advanced EPR Strategies

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09:30 - 10:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
10:00 - 10:10
Chair's Opening Remarks
  • Joachim Quoden - Managing Director, EXPRA
10:10 - 10:35
The current situation of EPR in the EU and its Role in Driving Sustainability
  • Overview of EPR principles and its importance in achieving circular economy goals.
  • Highlighting the connection between EPR and sustainable packaging practices.
  • Examining the lately revised study from the Bocconi University in Italy which evaluates EPR systems all over Europe.
10:35 - 11:15
EPR Harmonisation and Reporting Optimisation
  • Streamlining complex reporting requirements across 27 different national regulations
  • Implementing digital solutions for efficient data collection and compliance
11:15 - 11:20
Chairs Closing
  • Joachim Quoden - Managing Director, EXPRA
11:20 - 11:50
Coffee & Networking Break
11:50 - 12:30
Eco-Modulation: Driving Sustainable Packaging Through Financial Incentives
  • Designing effective fee structures to penalise virgin materials and reward recyclability
  • Case studies on successful eco-modulation implementation in France, Spain, and Italy
12:30 - 13:10
The right governance for each country - Competitive vs. Non-Competitive PRO Systems vs State run systems
13:10 - 13:15
Chairs Closing
  • Joachim Quoden - Managing Director, EXPRA
13:15 - 14:15
Lunch & Networking Break
14:15 - 14:20
Chair's Opening
  • Joachim Quoden - Managing Director, EXPRA
14:20 - 14:45
EPR and Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) – Integration and Implementation
  • Comparing EPR and DRS systems: strengths, weaknesses, and synergies.
  • Practical approaches to combining these systems for optimal waste management.
14:45 - 15:25
EPR Beyond Collection: Expanding Scope and Impact
  • Exploring the comprehensive analysis of EU sorting facilities, with insights from industry platforms to showcase collaborative industry initiatives.
  • Building upon existing producer responsibility frameworks for end-of-life management already implemented across most member states, with emphasis on standardization and best practices
  • Examining the evidence-based advantages and limitations of both closed and open loop recycling systems, acknowledging the passionate perspectives that often characterize this contentious industry debate.
  • Unpacking the indirect costs in waste management through comprehensive EPR frameworks
  • A focus on achieving "recycling at scale" necessitates adequate sorting and recycling infrastructure development by 2035.
15:25 - 15:30
Chair's Closing
  • Joachim Quoden - Managing Director, EXPRA
15:30 - 16:00
Coffee & Networking Break
16:00 - 16:40
Reuse Integration Within EPR Frameworks
  • Developing specialised EPR positions for poolers of reusable packaging
  • Balancing administrative burdens with incentives for reuse systems
16:40 - 17:20
The Future of EPR and Circular Packaging
  • Insights from industry leaders, policymakers, and PRO representatives.
  • Vision for the evolution of EPR and its role in achieving circularity in packaging.
17:20 - 17:30
Closing Remarks by the Chairperson & Close of Seminar
  • Joachim Quoden - Managing Director, EXPRA
NextDay 1: Regulatory Landscape and Industry Compliance
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