Registrations Open for Workshop #3
Household Hazardous Waste | Does EPR have a role to play?
WORKSHOP 3: Household Hazardous Waste | Does EPR have a role to play?
24 September 2025 | 11:00 CET
Online Teams Event
- EVENT DESCRIPTION
Household hazardous waste originates from everyday products with potentially harmful properties such as DIY products – paints, coatings, glues, gardening products, maintenance products for pools, barbeques, or vehicles, as well as some cleaning products. As environmental concerns grow and legislative requirements tighten, producers are becoming increasingly engaged in the proper sorting, collection, and sustainable disposal of these products – often through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes.
The 3rd episode of the Hazards Out series of workshops will explore the question Does EPR have a role to play? and the producers’ perspective of sustainable management and treatment of HHW. You will have the opportunity to lean about innovative recycling projects from the paint sector and hear from the PRO in France about their governance, operations and performance in separate collection and treatment of HHW.
This event is part of the Hazards Out series on separate collection of household hazardous waste aimed at supporting local authorities and waste management operators in the implementation of the mandatory sorting obligations within the EU. The project also serves as a platform to exchange best practices, share challenges, and boost collaboration among stakeholders working to improve HHW management.
Join us on 24th of September, 11:00 CET for an insightful event with practical examples from the industry leaders and share your thoughts in an open discussion for improved HHW management in Europe!
Event agenda available here.
📢 Speaker Agenda
Jean-Paul Judson - Moderator; NOWMORE
11:00 AM - 11:05 AM CET
Welcome note
Cynthia van Westerhuizen, AkzoNobel and Erik Wegh, InterChem
11:05 AM - 11:25 AM CET
Household Hazardous Products: Producers perspective on HHW separate collection and recycling – the concept of paint recycling
Pierre Charlemagne, Managing director, EcoDDS, France
11:25 AM - 11:45 AM CET
The role of Extended Producer Responsibility schemes:
The case of France
General discussion
11:45 AM - 12:25 PM CET
Jean-Paul Judson - NOWMORE
12:25 PM - 12:30 PM CET
Conclusions
SPEAKER BIOs
JEAN-PAUL JUDSON
Founder
NOWMORE
EVENT MODERATOR
PIERRE CHARLEMAGNE
Managing Director
EcoDDS
Pierre Charlemagne is the Managing Director of EcoDDS since 2012. He has established the organization and its governance by bringing together 48 shareholders – major manufacturers and distributors in the chemical products sector.
Today, the company is the only organization in France that collects, processes, and recycles specific waste from household and construction chemicals such as paints, coatings, glues, sealants, phytosanitary products, fertilizers, automotive oil filters, etc.
CYNTHIA VAN WESTERHUIZEN-MARKUS
Manager Technical Experts & Quality Benelux
AkzoNobel
Cynthia is an experienced professional in the paint industry with a background in chemistry. She began her career in 2012 at AkzoNobel in the Pre-Deco laboratory, where she laid the foundation for her expertise in paint and coatings. She later advanced to become Manager of Local Technical Support for Decorative Paints in the Netherlands, playing a key role in supporting product innovation and customer solutions. Since September 2022, she has held the position of Manager Technical Experts & Quality Benelux, where she leads technical, sustainability and quality initiatives across the region. Cynthia has been closely involved in the development of Sikkens Alpha Recycle Mat, a sustainable innovation in decorative paints. She also actively contributes to industry progress through her participation in the EPR working groups of both the VVVF and IVP.
ERIK WEGH
Commercial Director
InterChem
Erik Wegh (45) is Co-Owner and Managing Director of Inter-Che-M B.V., a leading Dutch recycling company specializing in the collection and processing of paint and hazardous waste. Erik combines strategic vision with a strong ambition to create circular impact within the chemical waste and paint industries. With Inter-Che-M, he is on a mission to become Europe’s most advanced paint recycling company. As Chair of the Circular Economy Council in the Arnhem-Nijmegen region, he actively connects government, education, and business to accelerate collaboration and innovation in circularity. He is also Co-Founder of Inter-GreeN B.V., which brings internationally marketed circular products made from raw materials recovered from hazardous waste. Erik is a passionate driver of systemic change, with a sharp focus on circular business models and the power of collaboration.
