Commission hears electronics EPR briefing; commissioners request more analysis on convenience and costs

The Massachusetts Product Stewardship Commission heard a detailed briefing on electronics Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) models in the United States and then held a robust discussion with commissioners, municipal representatives and industry stakeholders. Jason Linnell, executive director of the National Center for Electronic Recycling (NCER), presented state-by-state program differences, collection models, funding approaches and per-capita collection trends; commissioners requested additional local cost data and asked staff to circulate links and state examples cited during the presentation. Why it matters: Electronics are a significant and evolving waste stream. Policy choices about covered products, convenience (collection access), funding methods and treatment of embedded batteries will determine…