FOOTNOTES 001 - Extended Producer Responsibility [EPR] with Carlyn Frittelli Davies of ENS Africa скачать в хорошем качестве

FOOTNOTES 001 - Extended Producer Responsibility [EPR] with Carlyn Frittelli Davies of ENS Africa

In the series premiere of Footnotes, Tshego Mosiane (Founder of Reconnected Group Africa) sits down with environmental lawyer Carlyn Frittelli Davies to discuss a massive shift in global trade: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). For years, EPR was a niche requirement for the mining and resource sectors. Today, it has evolved into a high-stakes strategic operation that impacts textiles, electronics, packaging, and consumer goods. As the EU implements strict new regulations, African businesses have a unique choice: see this as a bureaucratic hurdle or use it as a powerful financial lever to enter global markets. In this episode, we explore: • What is EPR? Understanding why the responsibility for a product’s "end of life" is moving from the consumer back to the manufacturer. • The EU Regulatory Wave: How new laws for textiles and packaging will affect every producer looking to sell in European markets, regardless of where they are based. • Africa’s Natural Circularity: Why traditional African craftsmanship and consumer habits (like the "natural inclination" to reuse packaging) already align with EPR goals. • Case Study: MaXhosa Africa: How focusing on craft and transparent supply chain data—rather than just "storytelling"—creates an "unshakable" brand foundation. • Data as an Asset: Why recording your water usage, waste, and labor impact is the key to unlocking grant funding and investor interest. The Three Strategic Takeaways: 1. Move Beyond the Checkbox: Design EPR systems early to lower long-term costs and reduce regulatory friction. 2. Quantify Your Impact: Data on water and waste isn't just for compliance—it’s an asset that can attract investors and build new technologies. 3. Traceability is Currency: As global consumers become more "paranoid" about where products come from, radical transparency becomes your biggest competitive edge. Footnotes is an information series by Reconnected Group Africa designed to help investors, executives, and entrepreneurs understand the strategic issues shaping business on the continent. Our goal is to help you understand what matters, why it matters, and how to position yourself early. Connect with us: Looking to build a more resilient, long-term strategy for your business in Africa? Reach out to Reconnected Group Africa via team@re-connected.co to find out how we can help you navigate these shifting regulations. #EPR #CircularEconomy #AfricanBusiness #Sustainability #GlobalTrade #Footnotes #ReconnectedGroup #TextileIndustry #ImpactInvesting