The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute Stewardship Program For

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Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................................................................. 3
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION .................................................................... 5
1.2 REPORTING AND REVIEW ................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAM COSTS ............................................................................................... 6
1.4 DISPUTE RESOLUTION ..................................................................................................................... 6
2 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION .................................................................................................. 6
3 PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE ...................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 MARKET SIZE ................................................................................................................................... 7
3.1.1 Electric-Powered Outdoor Power Equipment ............................................................................ 7
3.1.2 Fuel-Powered Outdoor Power Equipment ................................................................................. 9
3.1.3 Seasonality of Sales .................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 PRODUCT COMPOSITION .................................................................................................................. 9
3.2.1 Electric Outdoor Power Equipment ........................................................................................... 9
3.2.2 Fuel-Powered OPE ..................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 RE-USE PROGRAMS .................................................................................................................... 11
4 PROGRAM PERFORMANCE ........................................................................................................... 11
4.1 CONSUMER AWARENESS ................................................................................................................ 11
4.2 COLLECTION SYSTEM AND CONSUMER ACCESS ............................................................................. 12
4.2.1 Return Collection Facilities ...................................................................................................... 13
4.2.2 Events ....................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.3 Linkages to Other Stewardship Programs ................................................................................ 14
4.3 RECOVERY RATES .......................................................................................................................... 14
5.0 MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS .............................................................. 15
6.0 SUMMARY OF TARGETS AND TIMELINES ........................................................................... 15
Appendix 1:
Summary of Comments and Responses made During Consultation Process………………………..17
Consultation Participants ……………………………………………………………..23