Tag Archives: EPR

Colorado’s EPR rollout enters next phase of development

Published: October 14, 2025
Updated: October 14, 2025
by Paul Lane

The Circular Action Alliance and Colorado are gearing up to implement the state’s new EPR law. | Sean Pavone/Shutterstock

Editors note: Join us at the 2026 Resource Recycling Conference where we’ll dive deeper into EPR compliance and policy.

The group overseeing Colorado’s upcoming recycling system overhaul is moving forward with new plans to boost participation statewide. Continue Reading

Posted in News | Tagged EPR, legislation |

Washington’s residential paper and packaging EPR program

Published: September 23, 2025
Updated: September 23, 2025
by Nora Goldstein

Washington’s Department of Ecology gears up to implement the state’s new EPR-driven residential program. | Dee Karen / Shutterstock

The Washington Recycling Reform Act, passed by the legislature in 2025, is designed to improve the state’s residential recycling system. The law creates an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for residential packaging and paper products.

Posted in News | Tagged EPR, packaging |

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