Manila The House Of Representatives On Thursday Ratifieda Bicameral Conference Committee Report Ona Bill Seeking To Institutionalize Practice Extended Producers 39 Responsibility Epr In Waste Management During Plenary Session News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

MANILA - The House of Representatives on Thursday ratified a bicameral conference committee report on a bill seeking to institutionalize the practice of extended producers' responsibility (EPR) in waste management. During the plenary session, the chamber approved the final version that reconciles the disagreeing provisions of House Bill 10696 and Senate Bill 2425, which would amend Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. EPR refers to the environmental policy, initiatives, and practices, in which companies and corporations are obliged to have the responsibility for proper and effective recovery, treatment, recycling and disposal of their products after they have been sold and used by consumers aimed at improving ecological management. The bill seeks to institutionalize the EPR mechanism as a practical approach to efficient waste management, waste reduction, recovery and recycling; and the development of environmentally-friendly products and circular ....

Camille Villar , House Bill , Senate Bill , Republic Act , Ecological Solid Waste Management Act , Speaker Camille Villar , Manila The House Of Representatives On Thursday Ratifieda Bicameral Conference Committee Report Ona Bill Seeking To Institutionalize Practice Extended Producers 39 Responsibility Epr In Waste Management During Plenary Session , He Chamber Approved The Final Version That Reconciles Disagreeing Provisions Of House Bill 10696 And Senate 2425 , Hich Would Amend Republic Act 9003 Or The Ecological Solid Waste Management Of 2000 Epr Refers To Environmental Policy , End Practices , N Which Companies And Corporations Are Obliged To Have The Responsibility For Proper Effective Recovery , Ecycling And Disposal Of Their Products After They Have Been Sold Used By Consumers Aimed At Improving Ecological Management The Bill Seeks To Institutionalize Epr Mechanism Asa Practical Approach Efficient Waste , Waste Reduction , Ecovery And Recycling The Development Of Environmentally Friendly Products Circular Economy Programs Deputy Speaker Camille Villar Said Proposal Would Hold Companies Responsible For , Hich Would Bea Crucial Step To Address The Growing Problem Of Plastic Pollution In Country Villar Said There Is An Urgent Need Pass Packaging Responsibility Or Product Stewardship Bill As Consumers Generate More Single Use And Plastics From Online Purchases Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Quot Has Likewise Resulted Ina Surge Consequently Complicating Aggravating This Isa Fora Collective Effort Duty Decisively Effectively Passa Measure That Present Situation , Uot Villar Said She Noted That Plastic Waste Makes Upa Significant Share Of The Overall Generated In Philippines , Dding That The Philippines Is Third Biggest Polluter Next To China And Indonesia Produces Some 2 7 Million Metric Tons Of Plastic Waste Each Year Quot Worse , Lastic Waste Is Likely To Aggravate Pollution And Worsen Flooding In Communities , Uot Villar Added The Measure , She Said , Ims To Improve The Responsibility Of Producers In Design , Nd Disposal Of Their Products And Packaging She Said Tax Perks Also Await Firms That Put In Place Epr Mechanisms Quoti Have Faith This Important Bill Is Comprehensive Enough To Address Plastic Solid Waste Management The Country Mayi Then Sincerely Seek Support Members Committee Stakeholders Present For Passage Proposed Measure , Uot Villar Said Pna ,