US EPR and the roadmap to implementation: Steps for a clearer distribution of responsibility, costs and revenues
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7 U.S. states have active Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging: California, Colorado, Maine, Oregon, Minnesota, Washington, and Maryland. This number is set to expand and the direction of travel is quite clear.
Effective legislation is essential to level the playing field and drive a more competitive market for sustainable packaging. In this session, we’ll assess what effective legislation actually means in practice for business. We’ll take a look at existing laws, what is coming down the track, and how we can collectively ensure EPR delivers the right impact.
Effective legislation is essential to level the playing field and drive a more competitive market for sustainable packaging. In this session, we’ll assess what effective legislation actually means in practice for business. We’ll take a look at existing laws, what is coming down the track, and how we can collectively ensure EPR delivers the right impact.