Extended Producer Responsibility
In order to transform the packaging industry, we must first take responsibility.
What Is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach that makes manufacturers responsible for the proper end-of-life waste management of their product.
Senate Bill 54 was signed into law on June 30, 2022
This bill, also known as the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Producer Responsibility Act, addresses California’s broken recycling system. When the law goes into full effect, in 2027, any producer wishing to participate in the world's fifth largest economy will have to comply. Learn about the five key takeaways of this bill and how its implementation will determine its success.
More than one hundred companies endorse the EPR approach to packaging, including:
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