Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

The Recycling Partnership Launches New Initiative to Boost Recycling Participation

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:11:34 -0400

As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are being implemented across seven U.S. states, there is growing pressure to meet ambitious recycling performance targets that cannot be achieved through infrastructure alone.

Video | Driving Sustainability in Flexible Packaging

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

We sat down with Latricia Fry of Inteplast to discuss how both mono-material and multi-material flexible packaging formats are viable options when it comes to meeting Extended Producer Responsibility mandates.

GreenDot and osapiens Partner to Deliver AI-Powered EPR Compliance Software

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:43:45 -0400

The partnership delivers the first integrated digital solution to make EPR and PPWR reporting across all EU markets seamless, scalable and cost-efficient.

New York Legislature Adjourns without Passing Packaging EPR Bill

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:27:07 -0400

The Flexible Packaging Association was critical of the legislation, saying it included unattainable mandates and would threaten the affordability of essential goods for all New York residents. AMERIPEN expressed similar reservations.

Key Takeaways from Global Pouch Forum

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Extended Producer Responsibility, compostable packaging, and mono-material pouches were among the key themes at this year’s event.

GS1 US Publishes Guidance for EPR Packaging Requirements

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:30:41 -0400

Created for brands, retailers, associations and solution providers impacted by EPR laws, this guideline addresses a growing need for scalable, reliable packaging data management and demonstrates how GS1 Standards can be leveraged for EPR packaging reporting.

Combating Rising Plastic Costs with Pallet Solutions

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

North American resin costs have soared to historic highs, with no clear end in sight. Ric Lee of Atlantic Packaging suggests that the fix to the plastic price crisis starts on the pallet.

IFPA Issues Position on EPR as Compliance Deadlines Hit Fresh Produce Industry

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:28 -0400

IFPA stresses that fresh produce packaging is “not discretionary” but rather an essential tool for preventing food loss, meeting federal food safety requirements, and getting nutritious food to consumers.

Greyparrot, Kenvue Collaborate on Circular Packaging with AI-Powered Material Recovery

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:21 -0400

By leveraging Greyparrot’s Deepnest platform, Kenvue will transition from theoretical "design-for-recycling" models to evidence-based data derived from real-world recycling environments.

PODCAST | Packaging EPR’s 2026 Reality Check

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Arithmetic is simple. Compliance is not. We recently sat down with Anna Kendall of Ernst & Young LLP to discuss the challenges of meeting both imminent and long-term EPR mandates, including a coordinated May 31 reporting deadline across six states.

Pouch Program Materials 101: PP vs PE vs Laminations

Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:08 -0400

Iliana Csanyi of Fox Packaging provides some important tips for grower-shippers considering a switch to non-laminated PE packaging as EPR requirements nudge companies toward that option.

The Compliance Transition: Navigating the New Era of UK Packaging Regulation

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Mike Bristow of Go-Pak Group says the packaging industry is moving away from the binary debate of "good" versus "bad" plastics. Instead, 2026 is the year of systemic compatibility. A material’s value is defined by its ability to be identified, sorted, and reprocessed without loss of utility.

GPF Keynote Session: Navigating Extended Producer Responsibility

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Session will feature a lively—and timely—panel discussion on the current state of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) as it relates to flexible packaging.

AF&PA Opposes Latest Amendments to New York EPR Legislation

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:13 -0400

Group views the bill as continuing to pose serious affordability concerns for New York families and businesses without delivering meaningful recycling benefits for paper.

Flexible Packaging Association Opposes Revised New York EPR Legislation

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:12 -0400

Group cites unattainable mandates and affordability concerns for New York.

CAA Opens Producer Reporting Portal Ahead of 2026 EPR Deadlines

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:36 -0400

Portal will support several key activities, including annual and simplified supply reporting, producer registration, and source reduction planning, with multiple reporting windows open concurrently.

City in Oregon Expands Curbside Recycling with Producer-Funded Investment

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Dalles is the first Oregon community to expand curbside recycling access using producer funding available through the state’s Recycling Modernization Act (RMA).

How UK Food Manufacturers Can Prepare for New Packaging EPR Fees

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:29 -0400

As EPR regulations continue to tighten and evolve, Connor Sharkey, Regulatory and Specifications Manager at Food Nutrition Partners, outlines the key changes that food manufacturing businesses should know about—and explains how they can prepare.

U.S. Plastics Pact Marks Completion of Reuse in Retail Initiative Scoping Phase

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:09:23 -0400

RRI is structured as a long‑term, iterative implementation model that builds on past pilots, shared costs, and actionable initiatives. Its cross-retailer, cross-brand approach sets it apart, expanding accessibility to consumers and helping drive higher participation and return rates.

UK Packaging PRO appointed to deliver packaging EPR scheme

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:25 -0400

Organization will work with PackUK to help shape the future of packaging across the UK’s four nations.

Paper Group Joins Distributor Group in Oregon EPR Lawsuit

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:52 -0400

American Forest & Paper Association says EPR Increases costs without delivering measurable improvements.

Emerald Packaging Joins the U.S. Flexible Film Initiative

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:49 -0500

Emerald — the largest supplier of retail flexible packaging for the produce industry — becomes the first flexible plastic manufacturer to join the coalition of major CPG brands.

Film Recycling: Market Expectations and the Power of Policy

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Doug Biela of NOVA Chemicals says the next year is a critical time for well-designed recycling policy to both help drive PCR plastic innovation and build robust end markets for recycled materials.

FoodChain ID, Unpac Announce EPR Compliance Solution for Food and Beverage Brands

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:51 -0500

Partnership combines FoodChain ID’s food industry and regulatory compliance expertise with Unpac’s intelligent EPR software to create a new capability in packaging compliance.

U.S. Plastics Pact Releases EPR Position Paper as Guide for State Policies

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Position paper identifies six policy levers — Funding Model, Funding System Design, Fee-Setting & Eco-modulation, Performance Targets, Responsible End Markets, and Covered Materials — that states can use to build structured, harmonized EPR systems.

Canadian Groups Launch Initiative to Deepen Insights into Flexible Plastic

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:16 -0500

Initiative aims to inform improved packaging design and recycling processes, ultimately contributing to a more circular economy for flexible plastic packaging.

Rethinking Food Packaging: The Role of Recycled Polyethylene

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Sarah Marshall of NOVA Chemicals notes positive developments in recycled polyethylene (rPE), highlighting collaborative efforts among recyclers, resin producers, and brand owners.

Circular Materials Launches EPR Program in Nova Scotia

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

List of materials accepted has been expanded to include hot and cold beverage cups, pet food bags, frozen juice containers, and other paper packaging. Circular Materials also is partnering with the Eastern Recyclers Association for the collection of flexible plastics such as candy wrappers and chip bags.

Group Releases New Report on Packaging EPR Policy in U.S.

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:23 -0400

Report’s aim is to provide a pragmatic framework — drawing on lessons from states that have implemented EPR — to help lawmakers design programs that balance environmental objectives, cost efficiency, and system integrity.

Collective Action on Sustainable Packaging

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400

We look at three groups approaching packaging sustainability from three different angles: adopting modern packaging equipment, recycling flexible plastic, and harmonizing data collection to meet EPR requirements.