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Compliance Strategy
Strategic planning for multi-jurisdiction packaging compliance: program design, budgeting, ownership models, and prioritizing regulatory workload.
April 9, 2026
Packaging EPR & PPWR 2026: What CPG Teams Know
Seven U.S. states and the EU's PPWR all have 2026 packaging compliance milestones. Here's a grounded look at deadlines, fees, and what's working for CPG teams.
March 28, 2026
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. A clear-eyed look at what compliance teams should act on now.
June 22, 2026
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. Here is how enforcement works across US states, the UK, and the EU, and how to stay out of trouble.
June 20, 2026
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. Here is how modulation works, what drives the adjustments, and how to model it across the UK, EU, and US states.
April 2, 2026
Packaging Data Chaos to EPR Confidence
EPR did not just add another compliance checkbox. It exposed how fragile your packaging data really is. Here is a pragmatic path from scattered spreadsheets to a repeatable, auditable process.
May 2, 2026
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. Here is how to model that range and what drives the spread.
April 3, 2026
Circular Action Alliance: The US Packaging PRO
Circular Action Alliance runs packaging EPR in Colorado, Oregon, Minnesota, and Maryland. Here is what producers actually deal with when CAA is their PRO.
March 31, 2026
One PRO or Many? How Producer Organization Choice Varies by State
Some US states allow only one approved PRO. Others permit multiple. The choice, or lack of one, affects fees, contracts, and how much portability you have between programs.