Extended Producer Responsibility frameworks are directing materials towards recycling rather than higher-value reuse and repair, according to a new policy brief from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, which calls for stronger fee incentives and clearer regulation to support circular economy goals. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes are failing to prioritise reuse and remanufacturing, despite their potential to retain greater economic and environmental value than recycling, according to a new policy brief published by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation (EMF). The briefing argues that while EPR systems generate dedicated funding for managing products at end of life, current fee structures largely