What is EPR group in SAP SUS-CE - Circular Economy?

SAP Term: EPR group

• Component: SUS-CE

• Component Name: Circular Economy

• Description: An attribute of a packaging element that can be used to define groups of packaging elements on the same packaging level. There are EPR reports where items with the same EPR group are treated as one single packaging element. The EPR disposal group can be used for this purpose. For example, it might be required that the label and the bottle have a different group from the cap on the bottle, but the same packaging level. This way it is indicated that cap and bottle are disposed separately.

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• Key Concepts: 
  EPR group stands for Extended Producer Responsibility. It is a concept that requires producers to take responsibility for the environmental impact of their products throughout their entire life cycle. This includes the collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal of products. The EPR group in SUS-CE Circular Economy is a group of producers who have agreed to take responsibility for the environmental impact of their products. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The EPR group in SUS-CE Circular Economy is used to ensure that producers are taking responsibility for the environmental impact of their products. Producers in the EPR group must adhere to certain standards and regulations set by the group in order to remain a member. This includes collecting, reusing, recycling, and disposing of products in an environmentally responsible manner. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important for producers to understand the regulations and standards set by the EPR group in order to remain a member. Additionally, producers should be aware of any changes or updates to the regulations and standards set by the EPR group in order to stay compliant. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The EPR group in SUS-CE Circular Economy is part of a larger initiative called Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP). SCP is an international effort to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns that reduce environmental impacts and improve human well-being. The EPR group is just one part of this larger initiative.