How Are U.S. Packaging EPR Laws Affecting Corporate Compliance and Packaging Strategy?

As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging expand across the United States, companies are reassessing how these regulations impact both near-term compliance and long-term packaging decisions. With multiple state programs already in effect and more expected, packaging EPR laws are introducing new and increasingly complex reporting obligations.

Key Features

An overview of packaging EPR laws in the U.S., including where legislation has been adopted.

Key compliance requirements that companies should understand, such as reporting timelines, data expectations, and requirements for B2B packaging.

Considerations for managing risk, avoiding penalties, and integrating EPR compliance into broader sustainability and packaging strategies.

Summary

G&A’s resource paper provides a clear, practical overview of the evolving U.S. packaging EPR landscape. It helps companies understand how state-level requirements differ, what obligations apply, and how to approach compliance in a way that supports operational efficiency and long-term sustainability goals.

What You’ll Learn

This guide equips companies with actionable insights to assess how packaging EPR laws apply to their operations, prepare for new and upcoming requirements, and refine existing compliance processes. Readers will also gain clarity on how to stay ahead of regulatory changes as packaging EPR laws continue to evolve and expand.

Contributors

Neva Modric

Sustainability Analyst

Kirstie Dabbs

Senior Vice President, Sustainability Consulting

Resource Paper

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