Who Pays for Recycling is Changing for Packaging Producers and their Supply Chain Partners
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are shifting recycling costs from municipalities to the businesses that create packaged products. This article tells retailers, CPGs, and their supply chain partners what they need to know and do about it.
EPR laws require businesses that sell packaged products to fund recycling systems for their packaging materials. Seven U.S. states have enacted EPR packaging laws, with more on the way. These programs are phasing in over several years. Because regulations are still being written, producers should engage with legislators and regulatory bodies now to influence how these programs work.
Businesses producing packaging should evaluate their recycling partnerships to ensure compliance and minimize fees. Choosing the right partner can make a world of difference in helping your business prepare. An experienced recycling partner like International Paper Recycling can provide detailed chain of custody documentation, help your business build its reporting infrastructure, and provide insights for engaging regulators to successfully manage outcomes of EPR legislation.
