Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
ReturnIt™ operates in alignment with Nigeria's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, ensuring that beverage producers and importers are accountable for the lifecycle of their packaging.
EPR is an environmental policy approach where producers are given significant responsibility for the treatment or disposal of post-consumer products. This includes both financial and organizational responsibility.
Environmental Handling Fee
Non-refundable environmental fee per container
Under the system, producers contribute a non-refundable environmental fee per container to support collection, recycling, and system operations.
Why EPR Matters
- Environmental Stewardship: Take responsibility for packaging waste generated by your products
- Regulatory Compliance: Meet Nigeria's evolving environmental regulations
- Circular Economy: Support closed-loop recycling systems
- Brand Reputation: Enhance corporate sustainability credentials
- Cost Efficiency: Collective system reduces individual compliance costs
Producer Obligations
Beverage producers and importers participating in the ReturnIt™ system are required to:
Register Eligible Containers
Register all beverage containers placed on the Lagos market with the ReturnIt™ system.
Contribute Environmental Fees
Pay the environmental handling fee (₦10–₦15) for each registered container.
Support Data & Reporting
Provide quarterly sales data and support compliance monitoring requirements.
System Funding
These contributions and revenue generated from the sale of the containers fund system infrastructure, logistics, recycling, and public education.
Compliance & Reporting
Quarterly Reporting
Submit volume reports every quarter detailing containers placed on the market.
Performance Monitoring
Track and report on collection and recycling rates for your branded containers.
Compliance Certification
Receive annual compliance certificates for meeting EPR obligations.
Reporting Requirements
- Quarterly sales volume data by container type
- Payment of environmental fees based on reported volumes
- Annual compliance declaration
- Participation in system audits and reviews
How to Participate
Join the ReturnIt™ system in 4 simple steps:
Initial Consultation
Contact our producer relations team for an introduction to the system.
Registration
Complete producer registration and container listing process.
Fee Agreement
Agree to environmental fee structure and payment schedule.
Implementation
Start labeling containers and submitting quarterly reports.
Ready to Join?
Contact our Producer Relations team to begin your EPR compliance journey
Contact Producer RelationsBenefits for Producers
Regulatory Compliance
Meet all EPR requirements under Nigerian environmental regulations.
Sustainability Goals
Support your corporate sustainability and ESG objectives.
Cost Efficiency
Shared system reduces individual compliance costs by up to 40%.