Plastic Waste Puts EPR Compliance Under Scrutiny
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DENR: 155 show cause letters issued to firms over plastic waste
The Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued 155 show cause letters to companies over alleged failure to recycle their plastic waste, according to the Palace on Thursday.
Plastic waste puts EPR compliance under scrutiny
Floyd Brenz., Philippine Canadian Inquirer August 20, 2026 MANILA – Malacañang has warned companies covered by the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law to step up their plastic recovery efforts, as the government […] The post Plastic waste puts EPR compliance under scrutiny appeared first on Philippine Canadian Inquirer.
Philippines Cracks Down on 155 Companies Over Plastic EPR Compliance
The Philippines is stepping up enforcement of its plastic packaging rules, ordering 155 companies to explain their alleged failure to meet recycling and recovery obligations under the country's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation.
Companies that fail to comply with the law on recycling and reducing plastic waste could face millions of pesos in fines. According to Palace Press Officer Usec. Claire Castro, 155 companies have been sent show cause orders for allegedly failing to comply with their obligations under the Extended Producer Responsibility or EPR Law. Under the law, companies that use plastic packaging must recover and recycle at least 60 percent of their packaging…
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