Helpdesk: A Tailor-Made Introductory Training Course on EPR for Small Countries and Island States
Where do you begin when implementing an EPR scheme?
The GAP for EPR received just this question specifically for small countries and island states through our EPR Helpdesk. After an alignment call to identify themes and topics, representatives of ministries and other public authorities from small countries and island states joined our tailor-made introductory training course in March 2024.
Supporting small countries and island states
The international experts covered basics and design of EPR and application of scope, organisational structure and monitoring within EPR, recovery of waste in small countries and island states, financing an EPR system and first steps towards EPR. The participants were able to engage with the experts and each other, asking timely questions and receiving context-specific insight into EPR implementation.
Representatives of ministries and other public authorities of the following countries joined our training:
- Belize
- Guyana
- Jamaica
- Montserrat
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Suriname
- Trinidad and Tobago
If you’re also interested in receiving support on extended producer responsibility tailored to your situation and country-specific contexts, use the form below to contact the GAP for EPR!
Request help from our expert pool
Do you have a specific question regarding your EPR journey? Simply send in a request and we will match you with an expert who can provide the guidance you require. Whether you seek valuable peer exchanges, supportive colleagues, or in-depth consultancy services, we are committed to finding the the most appropriate solution for your specific needs.
For medium- and low-income countries, the helpdesk is generally free of charge. However, the actual fee, or lack thereof, will be determined on case-by-case basis. Fill out the form below to request help!
Join as an expert
Join our expert pool and explore a platform where experts like you lead the global conversation on EPR and shape the discourse on its future trajectory. Benefit from an exclusive expert circle within our community space and be our first point of contact in all matters EPR. With its global outreach, GAP for EPR is the ideal platform for experts to share their expertise and be at the heart of EPR innovation.
If you’re keen on joining, the first step is to join the PREVENT Waste Alliance. Apply for a PREVENT membership and specify your interest in the EPR Expert Pool. Already a PREVENT member? Then proceed to the form below!