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September 2026
3 articles- Packaging complianceBackground
Green Claims Approval: Take the Sentence Apart Before Legal Does
"Fully recyclable" fails on one pump.
Recycled contentEvidenceDates/Citations/Data model/ChecklistSeptember 21, 20269 min read - Compliance StrategyBackground
The Co-Packer Doesn't File Your EPR Report. In Most Cases, You Do.
Your co-packer usually won't file your EPR report, but in the UK it might.
United KingdomData operationsEvidenceFees/Data modelSeptember 14, 202610 min read - OperationsAct now
Compliance Launch Gates: Six Checks to Run Before Artwork Approval
An artwork approval that approved nothing, rewound ninety days.
EvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelSeptember 7, 20267 min read
August 2026
8 articles- Compliance StrategyBackground
EPR Fee Forecasting: How to Build a Number Finance Can Defend
Most operating plans carry one EPR fee figure with no range and no source.
Fees and eco-modulationEvidenceFees/CitationsAugust 31, 20268 min read - RegulationsAct now
EPR on Trial: Where the US and EU Packaging Lawsuits Stand
A federal court upheld Oregon's Recycling Modernization Act on 27 August 2026, rejecting the claims behind the preliminary injunction.
OregonEuropean UnionEvidenceDates/CitationsAugust 25, 202611 min read - UK ComplianceBackground
RAM 2027: What the New PackUK Guidelines Actually Changed
PackUK published RAM 2027 on 1 July 2026.
United KingdomEPR basicsEvidenceDates/Data modelAugust 25, 202610 min read - UK ComplianceAct now
Your Supplier File Is Full. That Is Not the Same as Usable.
A one page sustainability statement is not evidence.
United KingdomEvidenceFeesAugust 24, 20269 min read - State ComplianceAct now
Maryland EPR (SB 901): What to Do After the May 31 Deadline
Maryland's SB 901 packaging EPR registration and simplified reporting were due May 31, 2026, with CAA's producer list to MDE by July 1, 2026.
MarylandEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelAugust 22, 20268 min read - EPR ComplianceBackground
The Two Grams Nobody Reported: Packaging Change Control for EPR
A supplier lightweighted a bottle by two grams.
California SB 54Fees and eco-modulationEvidenceCitations/Data modelAugust 18, 20267 min read - EU PPWRAct now
PPWR Is Now In Effect: What Packaging Brands Must Do Starting August 12, 2026
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation applies from 12 August 2026.
European UnionEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelAugust 12, 20268 min read - EU PPWRBackground
PPWR Makes the Brand Owner the Manufacturer. Your Suppliers Hold the Evidence.
Under PPWR the manufacturer is normally the brand owner, not the converter.
European UnionEvidenceDates/CitationsAugust 11, 20267 min read
June 2026
17 articles- Compliance GuideAct now
EPR Producer Registration: Step-by-Step Checklist
Registration is the gateway to Extended Producer Responsibility compliance, and missing it is one of the most common ways brands fall out of compliance before they have...
EPR basicsEvidenceDates/Fees/ChecklistJune 29, 202610 min read - Compliance GuideAct now
Your First EPR Report: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough
The first Extended Producer Responsibility report is the one that intimidates teams the most.
Data operationsEPR basicsEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistJune 29, 202611 min read - Compliance GuideAct now
Private Label & Store Brands: Who Files EPR?
Private label and store brand products create one of the most common points of confusion in packaging EPR: when a retailer sells a product under its own brand but a...
EPR basicsFees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistJune 29, 20269 min read - Compliance GuideAct now
Packaging EPR: Canada vs. the US Compared
For brands expanding across North America, packaging Extended Producer Responsibility looks deceptively similar on both sides of the border, but the maturity, structure...
EPR basicsEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelJune 29, 202610 min read - Compliance GuideBackground
Do EPR Fees Get Passed On to Consumers?
A frequent question from finance and packaging teams once an EPR program goes live: who actually pays the fee, the producer, the retailer, or the shopper at the shelf?
EPR basicsFees and eco-modulationEvidenceFees/Citations/Data modelJune 29, 20269 min read - Compliance StrategyAct now
Penalties and Enforcement Across Packaging EPR Programs: What Triggers Audits and Fines
Packaging EPR penalties stack quickly across SKUs and reporting periods, and the triggers are consistent: late filings, inaccurate data, and unsupported claims.
United KingdomEuropean UnionData operationsEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelJune 22, 202611 min read - Scope & Edge CasesAct now
Chemical Recycling and Mass Balance Accounting Under EPR and PPWR
Chemical recycling and mass-balance accounting let producers claim recycled content from advanced recycling, but the rules for what counts and what evidence is needed...
European UnionRecycled contentEvidenceFees/Data modelJune 22, 202611 min read - OperationsAct now
Building a Multi-Jurisdiction EPR Compliance Calendar: Every Deadline for 2026 to 2028
Producers operating across US states, the UK, and the EU face overlapping registration, reporting, and fee deadlines.
United KingdomEuropean UnionFees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/FeesJune 21, 202611 min read - Compliance StrategyAct now
Eco-Modulation Deep Dive: How Design Choices Move Your EPR Fees Across Jurisdictions
Eco-modulation turns packaging design decisions directly into fee outcomes, but the bonuses and penalties differ by jurisdiction.
United KingdomEuropean UnionFees and eco-modulationEvidenceFees/Data modelJune 20, 202611 min read - EU CompliancePrepare
EU Digital Product Passport for Packaging: Data Architecture and Rollout
The EU Digital Product Passport will require structured, machine-readable data about packaging accessible through a data carrier like a QR code.
European UnionDigital Product PassportData operationsEvidenceFees/Data modelJune 18, 202610 min read - EU CompliancePrepare
PPWR PFAS Restrictions in Food-Contact Packaging: Compliance Roadmap
PPWR restricts PFAS in food-contact packaging above defined thresholds, forcing reformulation across fiber-based and coated formats.
European UnionEvidenceData modelJune 16, 202610 min read - EU ComplianceAct now
Germany's VerpackDG and LUCID Registry: A Producer's Compliance Guide
Germany's packaging law requires registration in the LUCID registry before a single unit can be sold, plus system participation and accurate data reporting.
European UnionData operationsEPR basicsEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelJune 14, 202610 min read - EU ComplianceAct now
France AGEC Law and EPR: What US and EU Brands Must Know
France's AGEC law goes further than most EU packaging rules, with Triman sorting labels, reuse targets, and information requirements that catch brands off guard.
European UnionReuse and circularityEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelJune 12, 202610 min read - State ComplianceAct now
New York Packaging Reduction and Recycling Act: What Producers Need to Prepare
New York's packaging EPR push pairs aggressive packaging reduction targets with recycled-content rules and toxic-substance restrictions.
New YorkEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelJune 10, 202611 min read - State CompliancePrepare
New Jersey Packaging EPR Bills Explained: Proposed Scope, Timeline, and Producer Obligations
New Jersey's pending packaging EPR bills would create one of the most aggressive frameworks in the US, with proposed source-reduction and recycled-content mandates that...
New JerseyEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelJune 8, 202611 min read - OperationsBackground
In-House vs Outsourced Packaging Compliance
Packaging compliance can be run with internal staff, with consultants, with a PRO-managed model, or with a hybrid.
Carbon and LCAData operationsEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistJune 5, 20265 min read - OperationsBackground
Build vs Buy a Packaging Compliance System
The build-vs-buy decision for packaging compliance is not just spreadsheets vs SaaS.
Data operationsEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelJune 2, 20266 min read
May 2026
19 articles- OperationsAct now
How to Evaluate a Packaging Compliance Platform
Most packaging compliance vendor evaluations focus on UI screenshots and AI features.
AI and automationData operationsEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistMay 30, 20265 min read - Scope & Edge CasesBackground
Compostable Packaging: EPR Fee Classification
Compostable and biodegradable packaging is treated very differently across EPR regimes, sometimes as recyclable, sometimes as residual, sometimes as its own category.
Recycled contentFees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelMay 29, 20265 min read - Scope & Edge CasesBackground
Marketplace Producer EPR: Amazon, Walmart, eBay
When a brand sells through Amazon, Walmart Marketplace, eBay, or similar platforms, the question of who is the producer for EPR purposes is not always the platform.
United KingdomEuropean UnionEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelMay 26, 20265 min read - Scope & Edge CasesPrepare
Small Producer Thresholds: UK, EU, and US EPR
Most EPR programs exempt or reduce obligations for small producers below specific thresholds.
United KingdomEuropean UnionEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/ChecklistMay 23, 20265 min read - Scope & Edge CasesBackground
Ecommerce Shipping Packaging: When It's In Scope
Corrugated mailers, void fill, and dunnage usually feel like operational expense rather than regulated packaging.
Fees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistMay 22, 20264 min read - Scope & Edge CasesBackground
B2B and Industrial Transport Packaging: EPR Scope
Transport packaging used between businesses is treated differently from packaging that reaches households.
EvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelMay 19, 20264 min read - Scope & Edge CasesPrepare
Food Contact Packaging Exemptions: EPR and PPWR
Direct food contact packaging gets treated differently in some EPR/PPWR rules, but not as broadly as producers often assume.
European UnionEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelMay 16, 20264 min read - OperationsPrepare
One Recycled Content Evidence Record, Three Jurisdictions: A Cross-Jurisdiction Model
UK PPT, EU PPWR, and US state recycled content mandates each have their own evidence rules.
United KingdomEuropean UnionRecycled contentEvidenceDates/Citations/Data model/ChecklistMay 15, 20265 min read - Scope & Edge CasesBackground
Reusable Transport Packaging (RTP) Under EPR
Reusable transport packaging, pallets, IBCs, returnable totes, crates, does not move through household waste streams.
Reuse and circularityEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/ChecklistMay 13, 20264 min read - OperationsAct now
EPR and PPWR Audit Readiness: Producing the Evidence in 24 Hours
When a regulator or PRO sends an evidence request, the response window is rarely months.
European UnionEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistMay 12, 20265 min read - OperationsAct now
Packaging Compliance Data Refresh: What to Update and When
Compliance data does not stay correct on its own.
Recycled contentData operationsEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistMay 9, 20264 min read - OperationsBackground
The Packaging Data Model: What Fields You Actually Need at SKU and Component Level
Most packaging data systems were designed for procurement, not for compliance.
United KingdomEuropean UnionData operationsEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelMay 8, 20264 min read - OperationsPrepare
Channel and Country Attribution: The Data Engineering Behind Defensible Allocations
Country-of-sale and household-vs-non-household status are filing inputs for almost every EPR and PPWR regime.
European UnionData operationsEvidenceDates/Data model/ChecklistMay 6, 20265 min read - OperationsBackground
ERP Integration Patterns for Packaging Compliance: Pulling Data from SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, and D365
Pulling packaging data from your ERP for EPR and PPWR reporting does not require a year-long IT project.
European UnionData operationsEvidenceDates/Data model/ChecklistMay 5, 20264 min read - State ComplianceAct now
Seven US States with Packaging EPR: 2026 Map
By 2026, seven US states have enacted packaging EPR laws, all with confirmed registration and initial reporting deadlines.
EvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelMay 2, 202613 min read - State ComplianceAct now
US State EPR Programs Compared: Fees, Deadlines, and Reporting Rules Side by Side
A side-by-side comparison of the seven US states with packaging EPR laws across fees, deadlines, covered materials, PROs, and reporting rules.
Fees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelMay 2, 202614 min read - Compliance StrategyAct now
Multi-State EPR Cost Modeling: From $85K to $13M in Annual Exposure
Annual EPR fee exposure for a multi-state US brand can range from roughly $85,000 to over $13 million.
Fees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelMay 2, 202612 min read - Compliance GuideAct now
What a PRO Does in EPR: Roles and Duties
Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) sit at the center of every modern packaging EPR program.
EPR basicsEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistMay 2, 202611 min read - OperationsAct now
PLM vs ERP vs Compliance Platform: Where Packaging Master Data Should Live
Packaging master data lives in different systems at different companies, and where it lives determines how painful compliance is.
Data operationsEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistMay 2, 20264 min read
April 202617 articles
- UK ComplianceBackground
UK Plastic Packaging Tax: Mechanics Explained
The UK Plastic Packaging Tax applies to plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content.
United KingdomRecycled contentData operationsEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistApril 30, 20268 min read - UK ComplianceAct now
UK PPT 30% Recycled Content Exemption: What Evidence HMRC Actually Wants
Claiming the 30% recycled content exemption from UK Plastic Packaging Tax is straightforward on paper and audit-prone in practice.
United KingdomRecycled contentEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistApril 27, 20269 min read - UK ComplianceBackground
UK pEPR Base Fee Formula: How Per-Tonne Fees Are Calculated and What Data You Need
UK packaging EPR base fees are not negotiated, they are calculated.
United KingdomData operationsFees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistApril 24, 20269 min read - EU ComplianceBackground
PPWR Recyclability Grades: How A, B, and C Are Assigned and What They Mean
Under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, every packaging unit will be graded A, B, or C for recyclability.
European UnionRecycled contentEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelApril 22, 20269 min read - EU ComplianceBackground
PPWR for US Brands: When EU Rules Apply
A US brand does not need a European subsidiary to fall under PPWR.
European UnionData operationsEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelApril 19, 202610 min read - EU ComplianceBackground
PPWR Reuse and Refill Targets: What 2030 Actually Requires by Sector
PPWR's reuse and refill mandates are sector-specific, not a single percentage applied to everything.
European UnionReuse and circularityEvidenceDates/Citations/Data model/ChecklistApril 16, 20269 min read - State ComplianceAct now
California SB 54 Explained: The Packaging EPR Law Reshaping CPG in 2026
California SB 54 is the most ambitious packaging EPR law in the United States.
California SB 54EPR basicsFees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelApril 14, 202614 min read - State ComplianceAct now
California SB 54: Status After Nov 2025 Reporting
California SB 54 program status after the November 2025 reporting cycle: confirmed dates, CAA program plan review, and fee milestones through 2027.
California SB 54Fees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelApril 13, 202610 min read - EU ComplianceAct now
PPWR vs PPWD: What Actually Changed
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation has replaced the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive.
European UnionEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/ChecklistApril 13, 20269 min read - Compliance StrategyAct now
Packaging EPR & PPWR 2026: What CPG Teams Know
Seven U.S.
European UnionFees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelApril 9, 20268 min read - State CompliancePrepare
Oregon's Recycling Modernization Act: A Plain English Compliance Guide
Oregon's Recycling Modernization Act is the first US packaging EPR law to actually start invoicing producers.
OregonEPR basicsEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelApril 8, 202611 min read - State ComplianceAct now
Oregon EPR Costs by Company Size: What the First Invoicing Cycles Show
Oregon has the longest US EPR invoicing history, and Colorado producer dues also began in January 2026.
ColoradoOregonFees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelApril 6, 20269 min read - State ComplianceAct now
Oregon EPR Invoicing Timeline: Key Dates Producers Need to Know
Oregon's annual EPR cycle runs from registration through reporting through invoicing through reconciliation.
OregonRecycled contentEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistApril 4, 20268 min read - Compliance StrategyAct now
Circular Action Alliance: The US Packaging PRO
Circular Action Alliance runs packaging EPR in Colorado, Oregon, Minnesota, and Maryland.
ColoradoMarylandMinnesotaEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelApril 3, 20269 min read - Compliance StrategyAct now
Packaging Data Chaos to EPR Confidence
EPR did not just add another compliance checkbox.
Data operationsEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelApril 2, 20268 min read - State ComplianceAct now
California PRC §42357 (AB 1201) Explained: Degradable and Compostable Claims on Packaging Labels
California Public Resources Code §42357, as amended by AB 1201 (2021-22), restricts biodegradable, degradable, decomposable, marine degradable, and compostable claims on...
California SB 54EPR basicsEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelApril 2, 20267 min read - State ComplianceBackground
Colorado Producer Responsibility Program: Rules, Fees, and Registration Steps
Colorado's Producer Responsibility Program is the next US packaging EPR program coming into force after Oregon.
ColoradoOregonReuse and circularityEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelApril 1, 202610 min read
March 202624 articles
- Compliance StrategyAct now
One PRO or Many? How Producer Organization Choice Varies by State
Some US states allow only one approved PRO.
Fees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/ChecklistMarch 31, 20268 min read - Compliance GuideAct now
What is EPR? Extended Producer Responsibility
EPR is reshaping how brands think about packaging, shifting financial responsibility for waste management from municipalities to the producers who create the packaging.
EPR basicsEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelMarch 30, 202612 min read - Regulation GuideAct now
EU PPWR 2026: What Brands Must Know
The EU PPWR applies from 12 August 2026 with binding requirements for recyclability, recycled content, empty space limits, and PFAS restrictions.
European UnionRecycled contentEPR basicsEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelMarch 29, 202614 min read - Compliance StrategyAct now
U.S. Packaging EPR 2026: Guide for CPG Brands
Seven states have active EPR packaging programs, the EU's PPWR takes effect in August, and the data challenge is where most brands need to focus.
European UnionData operationsEPR basicsEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelMarch 28, 202610 min read - State ComplianceAct now
Maine LD 1541 Explained: The First US Packaging EPR Program
Maine's LD 1541 was the first US packaging EPR law on the books.
MaineOregonCalifornia SB 54EvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelMarch 28, 202611 min read - AnalysisAct now
EPR: Spreadsheets vs. Software Compared
Most packaging compliance teams still rely on spreadsheets.
Fees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelMarch 27, 20268 min read - Industry InsightsAct now
AI-Powered Packaging Compliance in 2026
AI is reshaping packaging compliance through material optimization, regulatory monitoring, automated reporting, and carbon calculation.
AI and automationCarbon and LCAEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistMarch 26, 202610 min read - State ComplianceAct now
Maine EPR Fee Calculation: How Recyclability Drives Your Cost Tier
Maine's LD 1541 fee model is calibrated to municipal reimbursement costs and tiered by recyclability.
MaineRecycled contentFees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelMarch 26, 20269 min read - State ComplianceAct now
Washington Recycling Reform Act: Producer Obligations Through 2030
Washington's Recycling Reform Act establishes a packaging EPR program with phased obligations through 2030.
Washington StateEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelMarch 22, 202610 min read - State ComplianceAct now
Minnesota Packaging EPR: Who Qualifies as a Producer?
Minnesota's Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act puts the compliance obligation on a specific party in the supply chain.
MinnesotaData operationsFees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistMarch 18, 20269 min read - AI & CircularityAct now
From Targets to Tooling: AI for Circularity
Packaging circularity has moved from a 'nice to have' to a board-level mandate, yet most brands are still stuck in pilot purgatory.
AI and automationReuse and circularityEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistMarch 13, 20266 min read - AI & CircularityAct now
15 AI Use Cases for Packaging Circularity
The CGF/Bain paper maps 15 AI use cases across the packaging value chain.
AI and automationReuse and circularityEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelMarch 13, 20265 min read - Design & InnovationBackground
Design Is Destiny: AI Packaging Circularity
70% of interviewees believe AI will help most with design optimization.
AI and automationReuse and circularityPackaging designEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistMarch 13, 20265 min read - Compliance & DataAct now
EPR Data Chaos: Why AI Beats Spreadsheets
Regulations like EPR, PPWR, and AGEC are raising expectations for accurate packaging data and automated reporting.
European UnionAI and automationData operationsEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistMarch 13, 20265 min read - Compliance FundamentalsAct now
EPR 101: What Brands Must Know Now
The old model is officially dead.
EPR basicsEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelMarch 11, 20266 min read - Industry InsightsAct now
Lab to Shelf: Regulation, Ops & the P&L
When we say 'lab to shelf,' it sounds linear and tidy.
Fees and eco-modulationEvidenceFees/Data modelMarch 11, 20267 min read - UK ComplianceAct now
UK Packaging EPR for Beauty Brands
The UK's new Extended Producer Responsibility scheme is reshaping how beauty and personal care brands design, report and pay for packaging placed on the UK market.
United KingdomPackaging designEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelMarch 11, 20266 min read - UK ComplianceAct now
UK RAM: Recyclability as a Financial Metric
RAM converts 'design for recycling' from a qualitative aspiration into a quantified rating that directly influences UK EPR fees for beauty and personal care packaging.
United KingdomRecycled contentFees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Data model/ChecklistMarch 11, 20266 min read - UK ComplianceBackground
UK Plastic Packaging Tax for Beauty Brands
PPT targets recycled content in plastic packaging and sits alongside EPR as a second, distinct cost and design driver that beauty brands must factor into packaging...
United KingdomRecycled contentFees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelMarch 11, 20267 min read - Carbon FootprintBackground
Decarbonizing Packaging Supply Chains
Transportation accounts for up to 40% of packaging's total carbon footprint.
Carbon and LCAData operationsPackaging designEvidenceFees/Citations/Data modelMarch 5, 20267 min read - SustainabilityPrepare
PCR Content: Meeting Recycled Mandates
PPWR and state laws now mandate minimum recycled content in plastic packaging.
European UnionRecycled contentEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelMarch 4, 20267 min read - EPR ComplianceAct now
EPR-Driven Packaging Redesign
Rising EPR fees and recyclability mandates are making some packaging formats economically unviable.
Recycled contentFees and eco-modulationPackaging designEvidenceDates/Fees/Data modelMarch 3, 20266 min read - RecyclabilityAct now
Recyclability Metrics: What They Mean
Understanding recyclability metrics is essential for PPWR and EPR compliance.
European UnionRecycled contentEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelMarch 2, 20266 min read - RegulationsAct now
Packaging Regulatory Milestones Timeline
Critical compliance deadlines are approaching.
Recycled contentPackaging designEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelMarch 1, 20267 min read
February 20268 articles
- EPR ComplianceAct now
EPR Laws in the US: State Regulations 2026
A comprehensive guide to Extended Producer Responsibility laws across US states, from California's SB 54 to Maine's LD 1541 and beyond.
MaineCalifornia SB 54EPR basicsEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelFebruary 28, 20266 min read - RecyclabilityAct now
RecyClass: EU Recyclability Certification
RecyClass certification is becoming the European standard for packaging recyclability claims.
European UnionRecycled contentEvidenceFees/Data model/ChecklistFebruary 26, 20266 min read - ComplianceAct now
Packaging Compliance Risk Areas to Watch
Certain packaging elements pose outsized compliance risks under PPWR and EPR programs.
European UnionFees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelFebruary 24, 20267 min read - ComplianceAct now
8-Step Packaging Compliance Plan
A systematic approach to achieving packaging compliance across PPWR, EPR, and sustainability requirements.
European UnionEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelFebruary 22, 20267 min read - PPWR RegulationsAct now
EU PPWR: What Packaging Companies Must Know
A comprehensive guide to the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), including timelines, recyclability requirements, recycled content mandates, and reuse...
European UnionRecycled contentReuse and circularityEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelFebruary 20, 20266 min read - SustainabilityAct now
Packaging Carbon Footprint: How to Calculate
Step-by-step methodology for calculating Scope 1, 2, and 3 packaging emissions using lifecycle assessment, aligned with GHG Protocol.
Carbon and LCAEPR basicsEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelFebruary 15, 20266 min read - RecyclabilityAct now
Recyclability Mandates: EU PPWR vs US Laws
Comparing the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation recyclability targets with emerging US state-level requirements.
European UnionRecycled contentEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelFebruary 10, 20266 min read - Inventory ManagementAct now
Inventory Management for EPR Compliance
Why accurate packaging inventory data is the foundation of EPR compliance, and how companies are automating tracking across complex supply chains.
Data operationsEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelFebruary 5, 20266 min read
January 20264 articles
- EPR ComplianceAct now
EPR Costs in the EU: Fees by Country
Detailed analysis of EPR fee structures across major EU markets including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands.
European UnionFees and eco-modulationEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelJanuary 30, 202614 min read - EU RegulationsBackground
Digital Product Passports and Packaging: What Applies Today
The PPWR does not require a packaging Digital Product Passport.
European UnionDigital Product PassportEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelJanuary 18, 20264 min read - SustainabilityPrepare
Scope 3 Packaging Emissions: Supply Chain
For packaging companies, 60-80% of emissions come from the supply chain.
Carbon and LCAData operationsEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelJanuary 12, 20266 min read - EPR ComplianceAct now
Maine, Oregon & Colorado EPR Compared
A side-by-side comparison of the three pioneering US state EPR programs and what multi-state compliance looks like in practice.
ColoradoMaineOregonEvidenceDates/Fees/Citations/Data modelJanuary 5, 20267 min read