EPR Packaging Regulations in the US: A 2025 Compliance Perspective
The global waste crisis continues to escalate, and governments are shifting responsibility for packaging waste away from consumers and onto producers. One key approach is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which holds producers accountable for the end-of-life management of their packaging. While EPR programs are already well established in Europe and Asia, the United States has […]
Breaking Down California SB 54 and the EPR Mandate
California’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Bill, known as SB 54, is a landmark law aimed at reducing plastic pollution and improving recycling infrastructure. The bill requires producers to take responsibility for the end-of-life management of their packaging and single-use plastic products. California Senate Bill 54 (SB 54) also known as the Plastic Pollution Prevention and […]
Understanding the Importance of EPR Laws for Businesses
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws reshape waste management in the U.S. by shifting the financial and operational obligations of packaging waste disposal from local governments to producers. EPR requires companies that manufacture, package, and sell consumer goods to pay fees for the waste their products generate. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are crucial for businesses […]