Field Notes
Pillar 3 of Recycling 2.0: Why Truth in Labeling is Essential for Restoring Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Trust
The recycling system in the United States is under intense scrutiny—and deservedly so. The latest swipe can be found in the powerful Netflix documentary, Buy Now, which delivers a searing critique of how our consumer culture is devastating the planet. Its brief examination of recycling reveals an unsettling truth: for decades,...
Coast Summit '24: Celebrating the Innovators
Coast Summit ’24 was a true celebration of the innovators, leaders, and changemakers driving us toward a sustainable future. This year’s gathering united a dynamic blend of experts, activists, and visionaries, each bringing compelling stories, transformative solutions, and an unwavering commitment to inspiring meaningful change. The day-long summit, featuring compelling...
Pillar 2 of Recycling 2.0: Solving Separation Anxiety
As states like California, Oregon, Colorado, Maine, and Minnesota roll out ambitious new waste management policies with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging, stakeholders are busy identifying major hurdles to achieving the numerous ambitious targets mandated. The intent of packaging EPR is to hold producers and distributors accountable for the...
Ready to Become an EPR Expert? We’ve Got You Covered
Your journey to sustainable packaging starts here In response to the escalating plastic pollution crisis, a wave of new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are being introduced across the United States. States like California, Oregon, Colorado, Minnesota, and Maine are leading the charge, with more expected to join soon. If...
Turning Crisis into Opportunity: Don Meek of A New Earth Project Shares His Vision for Tackling Plastic Pollution
At the recent TedX Conference in Laguna Beach, California, Don Meek of A New Earth Project posed a thought-provoking question: "What if the global plastic pollution crisis is actually an opportunity?" This question lies at the heart of his passionate call to action, urging us to transform the looming dangers...
Worried About SB-54 and EPR Compliance? Here's Why Your Company Should Register for the Producer Responsibility Organization Now
If you're a company wondering whether you need to register for the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) to comply with California's new packaging legislation SB-54 and SB-343, the safe answer is likely yes. As the Sustainability Director at Atlantic Packaging, North America's largest privately held packaging company, Caroline DeLoach spends most...