Principles | What We Stand For
Strong Environmental Outcomes
Recycling system improvements, from collection and sorting to sale of recycled materials.
Efficient, Cost-Effective, Transparent, and Accountable Systems
Transparent and accurate reporting, monitoring and independent auditing.
Shared Financial Responsibility
Shared cost of collection and sorting among value chain actors.
Convenient for Consumers
Making recycling convenient and easy to understand.
Long-Term Financial Sustainability
All fee revenue raised should stay within the system.
Producers’ Ability to Secure Materials
Fair access to the purchase of recycled materials for closed loop recycling.
Social Inclusiveness and Fairness
Considerations for inclusive community benefits (especially in transitional markets).