A Conceptual Framework for the Adoption and Implementation of Product Stewardship in the Chemical Industries

A conceptual framework for product stewardship is proposed to govern the adoption and implementation of this voluntary initiative in the chemical industries. The success of product stewardship depends very much on the management leadership and commitment, participations from stakeholders, namely employees, suppliers, contract manufacturers, distributors and customers. This conceptual framework provides a basis for governing the adoption and implementation of product stewardship, moving beyond to a more comprehensive understanding of the principles. It is an initial overview of which the producer and stakeholders are linked with their respective management practices and serves as a basis for the development of future tools that could be used to enhance the effectiveness of product stewardship.