South Korea
South Korea’s EPR strength: recycling infrastructure as policy
Korea’s long-running EPR system makes recyclability a commercial reality, not a slogan.
South Korea’s extended producer responsibility system for packaging has operated for years, pairing producer fees with collection and recycling infrastructure. That maturity means “recyclable” claims are easier to stress-test against real sorting systems.
When Korean mills claim recyclability for export goods, request the same evidence EU PPWR will eventually demand: separable components and dominant material clarity.
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