What is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)? Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an environmental policy enacted by several states, which extends a manufacturer’s responsibility for its ...

In recent years efforts have increased to have manufacture play a bigger role in boosting recycling numbers and reduce landfill waste. Pressing Matters Stefanie Mills sits down with Kerrin O’Brien ...

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance deadlines have arrived in the U.S., with additional deadlines quickly approaching, particularly for Oregon and Colorado, for “producers” of certain ...

Plastic waste has become one of the most urgent environmental challenges of the 21st century. From overflowing landfills to microplastics found in the deepest parts of the ocean, the world’s ...

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We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

A new report draws on these states’ earliest lessons to offer a roadmap to guide future EPR program development and ...

I have recently heard of extended producer responsibility in the world of recycling. What exactly does this mean? For the state of Colorado, extended producer responsibility is happening thanks to ...

Navigating Extended Producer Responsibility In 2026 Understanding EPR’s Accelerating Momentum Extended Producer ...

Oregon officially is the first U.S. state to implement an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for packaging, printing and writing paper and food serviceware. Established under the state’s ...

OPINION: In April 2025 the Labour government introduced the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. This will make around 8000 businesses responsible for the cost of managing all their ...

If you’ve ever tried peeling cling wrap off a polystyrene tray, you’ve felt the maddening inefficiency of our waste system. Now imagine doing that — but with a bra. South Africans produce about 122 ...