Making circularity work: Aligning policy, markets and stakeholders

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) will be central to successful circular economy adoption in Malaysia, creating a consistent and scalable framework for sustainable product lifecycle management – from manufacturing to post-consumer use. With Malaysia’s total value of recyclable material projected at US$1.3 billion annually, the scheme will further underpin long-term economic growth and global competitiveness.

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However, harmonising legislative requirements, developing the right infrastructure and technology and establishing competitive market-based mechanisms, including reasonable EPR rates, will be integral to supporting widespread adoption. This requires a holistic approach, involving all stakeholders from policymakers and manufacturers to waste segregators and recycling firms, including the informal waste sector that is often excluded from official decision-making processes.

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The informal sector, whose participation is often confined to recycling activities, face limited legal recognition, restricted access to capital markets and health and safety risks while handling waste.

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As part of this year’s Unlocking capital for sustainability – Malaysia, this invitation-only roundtable will bring together policymakers, subject-matter experts and solution providers to discuss:

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• How will Malaysia’s upcoming Circular Economy Act create the regulatory consistency that is needed to address the gaps to EPR adoption, including finance?

• What are the financial, infrastructure and capacity-related gaps hindering stakeholder participation, such as the informal sector?

• And how to create market mechanisms that fairly benefit all parties while scaling circular economy solutions?

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Seats are limited and by invitation only. To request your invitation, please email your name, job title, and organisation to malaysia@eco-business.com. Kindly note that participation is subject to approval by the organising committee.