Reduce Unexpected EPR Costs
Packaging laws don’t have to affect your bottom line. Sort through the chaos to better forecast and plan with our free webinar.
June 7th, 2023 | 12:00 PM (EDT)
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws are shifting rapidly throughout the United States and Canada.
In 2020, 19 states had more than one EPR program in effect – California alone had 8 product stewardship programs. By 2023, there were roughly 130 EPR laws across the U.S. with 30 states now with active EPR laws.
Packaging EPR is now impacting brand owners and retailers.
Depending on which states you operate in and the laws in those states, the type of products you sell, the volume sold, and whether you’re a brand owner, retailer, or product manufacturer will impact the amount of fees you pay.
How do you know which laws apply and how much fees you will owe? How can you possibly forecast with such uncertainty?
Our free webinar will show you how to sort through the chaos to better forecast and plan.
Register to attend on June 7th.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About EPR Laws in the U.S.
What is extended producer responsibility (EPR)?
Sometimes referred to as product stewardship, green accounting, or individual producer responsibility (IPR), the Product Stewardship Institute now defines extended producer responsibility (EPR) as mandated or regulated product stewardship. This is unlike stewardship programs, which are voluntary.
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) is a policy strategy where importers and manufacturers of products must take responsibility for the end-of-life management of their products (recycling and disposal fees) once they have served their usefulness to consumers. EPR requires producers to pay regulatory fees to account for the cost of recycling and overall handling of post-consumer materials.
How do I know which EPR laws apply to me?
Depending on which states you operate in and the laws in those states, the type of products you sell, the volume sold, and whether you’re a brand owner, retailer, or product manufacturer will impact the amount of fees you pay.
Which product categories have EPR laws?
The type of products produced also matters in determining which laws apply and to what extent. For instance, a mattress manufacturer would not be affected by paint EPR laws, and vice versa. The Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) outlines the many product categories, 16 of which currently have EPR laws in the U.S.
The product categories with laws in the U.S. include batteries, carpet, electronics, gas cylinders, household hazardous waste, lighting, mattresses, medical sharps, mercury auto switches, mercury thermostats, paint, packaging, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, solar panels, and tires.
How many EPR laws are there in the U.S.?
At the onset of 2023, there were roughly 130 EPR laws across the U.S. – and this is only set to grow in the next few years. Over 75 new laws were added across the U.S. in 2022 alone, and there are currently 30 states with active EPR laws.
Which states currently have EPR laws in place?
Currently, there are 30 states with active EPR laws, including: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
How can I attend the packaging EPR webinar?
Please register to attend here. A unique link will be sent to your email address after registering in order to attend the webinar.
When is the webinar?
The EPR webinar will be held on June 7th at 12:00 PM (EDT).
Do I have to register to attend?
Yes. To tune in to the webinar, a unique link will be sent to your email address when you register.