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Packaging EPR bills take shape in a dozen states

Published: April 4, 2025
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Advocates for the New York Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act held a press event on March 19 at the state capitol. | Office of State Sen. Pete Harckham/Tom Staudter

Lawmakers in a dozen states have introduced bills concerning extended producer responsibility for packaging, ranging from studies and tweaks of current programs to full EPR programs. 

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EPR bills active in Washington state

Published: March 18, 2025
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There are three extended producer responsibility for packaging bills active in Washington right now, and many more for EPR covering other materials. | Zack Frank/Shutterstock

Washington state has a handful of extended producer responsibility bills on the move, covering packaging, beverage containers, organics and more.  Continue Reading

Maryland completes EPR needs assessment

Published: March 18, 2025
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A needs assessment found that a well-designed EPR program could increase Maryland’s recycling rate for paper and packaging products from 34% to 50%. | Mihai Andritoiu/Shutterstock

Advisory groups in Maryland have shared a needs assessment and a packaging extended producer responsibility recommendation with the state legislature, finding that EPR for paper and plastic packaging could increase collection from 984,400 tons to 1.5 million tons. Continue Reading

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Next global plastic treaty meeting set for August

Published: March 11, 2025
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Having left South Korea without a treaty, delegates from around the world will reconvene in Switzerland in August to keep working to address global plastic pollution. | Nexus 7/Shutterstock

Several months after wrapping what was intended to be the final negotiations on a global plastic pollution management treaty, the United Nations Environment Programme has announced the dates for extended talks.  Continue Reading

Metal tariffs bring varied effects for recycling sector

Published: February 19, 2025
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Aluminum cans for recycling.

If domestic aluminum demand rises, used beverage cans could see a jump in commodity value. | Graham Corney/Shutterstock

New tariff actions targeting aluminum and steel imports could have near-term benefits for MRF operators if the actions spur additional demand for domestic-sourced commodities. But it’s the longer-term effects that are more concerning. Continue Reading

Right-to-repair movement continues to grow

Published: January 31, 2025
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Looking across all product categories, right-to-repair legislation has been introduced in 49 out of 50 states in the past few years. | maxfrost/Shutterstock

The momentum behind consumer electronics right-to-repair bills that has been building since 2021 doesn’t seem to be ebbing, with 10 bills introduced so far this year and supporters anticipating far more to come. 

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Tennessee’s packaging EPR bill re-introduced

Published: January 7, 2025
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Tennessee State Sen. Heidi Campbell is re-introducing a packaging EPR bill crafted to gain Republican and business support. | RebeccaDLev/Shutterstock

A Tennessee lawmaker is reintroducing an extended producer responsibility bill for packaging – with some twists, in an attempt to get it through the Republican-controlled Legislature.    Continue Reading

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Maine board approves EPR rules

Published: December 17, 2024
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Under Maine’s EPR program, signed into law in 2021, producers directly reimburse municipalities for collection and recycling of materials. | Yurii Prohonnyi/Shutterstock

Maine approved rules for its extended producer responsibility law for packaging, three years after becoming the first state to pass packaging EPR.  Continue Reading

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Oregon finalizes EPR rulemaking, reviews PRO plan

Published: December 17, 2024
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Oregon state capitol building.

The third iteration of Oregon’s program plan had more accurate cost estimates, after Circular Action Alliance carried out a survey over the summer. | Nadia Yong/Shutterstock

Oregon moved its rulemaking process ahead for its extended producer responsibility for packaging law set to roll out next summer, and Circular Action Alliance also released its third program plan draft.  Continue Reading

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Groups push for federal action ahead of new Congress

Published: November 26, 2024
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Compost, recycling and garbage carts set outside of the home on the curb for residential garbage and recycling pickup.

A group of 67 recycling, manufacturing and environmental organizations sent a letter urging Congress to pass two recycling-related bills before the year ends. | Michael Vi/Shutterstock

Trade associations are rallying behind two pieces of stalled federal legislation that would improve rural recycling and composting access, boost data collection and more. The push comes before the 119th Congress convenes in January. Continue Reading

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