Industry groups are largely focused on state action in the Northeast. Meanwhile, labeling discussions are gaining ground at ...

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 ...

A Massachusetts EPR Commission report recommends extending EPR laws to batteries, electronics, and mattresses, citing safety ...

What policy, implementation, and results revealed in 2025 and what is ahead in 2026. By Heidi Sanborn, MPA Increasing ...

2025 has been a busy year for extended producer responsibility (EPR) policy, especially for packaging and paper products. States have enacted new EPR programs and laws to assess the need for EPR.

The U.S. Plastics Pact (USPP) has released its first policy position paper on extended producer responsibility (EPR). The paper aims to offer a clear, consensus-built framework to guide policymakers ...

A New York state extended producer responsibility bill for packaging and plastics narrowly failed in the closing hours of the state Assembly's session on June 7. Plastics groups opposed the bill ...

The U.S. Plastics Pact (USPP) today released its first-ever policy position paper on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), offering a clear, consensus-built framework to guide policymakers as states ...