Oregon is currently unique among U.S. states in using this environmental impact tool in its packaging regulation. Experts say the decision comes with many complex

With about six months to go until the first extended producer responsibility program for packaging in the U.S. goes live, producers are still largely unprepared

The recyclability and compostability of materials covered under California’s extended producer responsibility law for packaging got an update recently, as did the baseline for single-use

With MRFs becoming ever more sophisticated and AI and robotics providing customizable levels of materials sortation, chemical recycling feedstock provides the most promising end market

Months into the job, Jeff Fielkow discussed the fast-growing producer responsibility organization’s focus areas, as well as the importance of needs assessments and harmonization. Source:

In other SB 54 developments, CalRecycle also updated some recyclability and compostability designations on the covered material categories list. Source: CalRecycle releases source reduction baseline report;