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A multi-method approach to circular strategy design: Assessing extended producer responsibility scenarios through material flow analysis of PET plastic in Jakarta, Indonesia
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Researchers analyzed extended producer responsibility (EPR) scenarios for PET plastic waste management in Jakarta, Indonesia using material flow analysis, finding that collective EPR programs that incorporate the existing informal waste sector are most aligned with circular economy and sustainability goals.
Circular policies need to be aligned to circular and sustainability goals.Circular policies should build upon pros and cons of a current linear system.Assessment and scenario methods can be combined to inform circular policies.Extended Producer Responsibility for PET plastic in Jakarta should be collective.Extended producer responsibility should build on informal sector in waste management.
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