ASEAN is accelerating 🔰 EPR policies, with the Philippines leading regional action on plastic packaging regulation. At the ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit in Cebu: ♻️ Panelists stressed that EPR must go beyond waste collection by boosting demand for recycled materials through stronger policies and eco-design requirements. 🔄 Circular economy goes beyond recycling by prioritising rethink, reduce, reuse, repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing. +90 ASEAN circular economy business cases already show how circularity can drive innovation, cost savings, and environmental benefits. 🌏 Climate disasters across Southeast Asia highlight the urgent need to move beyond “business as usual” with circular and resource-efficient solutions. @switchasia @EU_Partnerships @EUinthePH @EUinASEAN @sujiseam @EU_AseanBC @DENROfficial @CocaCola @CirculateCap