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E-Scrap EPR round-up part 1: Hawaii

Published: September 18, 2025
Updated: September 18, 2025
by Stefanie Valentic

With EPR spreading and shift to convenience-based collection, Hawaii’s SB 1298 adds devices, expands reporting and phases targets to 63% in 2025, 66% in 2026 and 70% in 2027. | Billions Photos / Shutterstock

Electronics manufacturers are facing expanding regulatory moves as multiple states broaden their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs for e-scrap, shifting toward convenience-based collection programs to meet recycling targets. Continue Reading

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E-Scrap EPR round-up part 1: Hawaii
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