Session will include details on extended producer responsibility (EPR) and recycled content mandates, as well as regulatory updates related to toxic substances in packaging.
Under the approved plan, CAA will implement comprehensive initiatives to modernize Oregon's recycling system, reduce plastic pollution, and enhance recycling access for Oregonians.
Minnesota is the third state to formally approve CAA as the initial PRO that will build and fund a program to manage packaging throughout the entire life cycle.
With EPR leading the agenda for both Packaging Innovations and the industry as a whole, Coveris’ team will be on hand to advise on the latest guidelines, while showcasing its leading packaging solutions.
With the U.S. entering a new presidential administration, Packsize’s Brian Reinhart discusses potential federal regulation of packaging over the next four years, noting that state-level initiatives surrounding sustainable packaging are already having an impact.
Report calls for cohesive national policies to advance circularity, including standardized recycling definitions, extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, and updated recycling data.
Earlier this year, CAA was selected as the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) to help all producers of single-use packaging meet the requirements of California’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law.
Increasing regulations surrounding plastics have pushed the food and beverage industry to explore new materials and strategies to reduce its reliance on plastic. Consumers are also looking for alternatives as their concerns about sustainability move to the forefront of their buying decisions.
In a just-released report, Capstone Partners notes that portfolio realignment fueled a significant portion of deal activity in early 2024. Global sustainability initiatives represent another significant factor driving mergers and acquisitions.
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