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State Compliance
US state packaging EPR coverage: producer definitions, registration windows, PRO reporting mechanics, and fee schedules state by state.
April 13, 2026
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.
June 10, 2026
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. Here is what producers selling into New York should understand about scope, the producer definition, and how to get ready.
June 8, 2026
New Jersey Packaging EPR Explained: Scope, Timeline, and Producer Obligations
New Jersey is moving toward one of the most aggressive packaging EPR frameworks in the US, with source-reduction and recycled-content mandates that go beyond most other states. Here is what producers need to know about scope, the producer definition, and how to prepare.
April 14, 2026
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. Here is the full pillar guide for CPG teams: scope, producer definition, fee mechanics, deadlines, penalties, and the operating model you need to stay compliant in 2026 and beyond.
April 2, 2026
California AB 2611 Explained: Marine Degradable Claims and Packaging Labels
California AB 2611 tightens the rules on biodegradable, marine degradable, and compostable claims for packaging sold in the state. Here is a practical guide to what the law actually requires and how it interacts with SB 343 and the FTC Green Guides.
April 8, 2026
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. Here is what it covers, who it applies to, and what producers selling into Oregon need to do in 2026.
April 6, 2026
Oregon EPR Costs by Company Size: Real Numbers from the First Invoicing Cycle
Oregon is the first US state where producers have actually received EPR invoices. Here are practical fee ranges by company size and material mix, plus the design moves that drive the biggest reductions.
April 4, 2026
Oregon EPR Invoicing Timeline: Key Dates Producers Need to Know
Oregon's annual EPR cycle runs from registration through reporting through invoicing through reconciliation. Here is the calendar, what happens in each window, and where producers most often slip.
April 1, 2026
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. Here is what it covers, how registration works through Circular Action Alliance, and what to do in 2026.
March 28, 2026
Maine LD 1541 Explained: The First US Packaging EPR Program
Maine's LD 1541 was the first US packaging EPR law on the books. Its stewardship-organization model differs from the PRO model used in California and Oregon. Here is how it actually works.
March 26, 2026
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. Here is the formula, the cost drivers, and worked examples for common packaging formats.
August 22, 2026
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. Both deadlines have passed. Here's what late producers should do now.
March 22, 2026
Washington Recycling Reform Act: Producer Obligations Through 2030
Washington's Recycling Reform Act establishes a packaging EPR program with phased obligations through 2030. Here is what producers need to know about scope, structure, and the implementation roadmap.
May 2, 2026
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. Here is a status map of where each program actually stands.
May 2, 2026
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. All seven now have confirmed registration deadlines at different stages of maturity.
March 18, 2026
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. Here is how to figure out whether your company is the producer for a given product sold in Minnesota.
