California SB54 Compliance: Automate CalRecycle EPR Requirements

    California's Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act is one of the most ambitious EPR laws in the US. Packgine automates producer registration tracking, material reporting, fee calculation, and CalRecycle-formatted documentation.

    SB54 Producer Obligations

    25% Plastic Source Reduction

    Reduce single-use plastic packaging by weight by 2032, measured against the 2023 baseline.

    65% Recyclable/Compostable by 2032

    Single-use packaging and food service ware must meet CalRecycle recyclability or compostability criteria.

    Recycling Rate Targets

    30% by 2028, 40% by 2030, 65% by 2032 for covered materials, measured on real-world outcomes.

    Eco-Modulated Fees

    Fees adjusted based on recyclability, recycled content, and environmental performance of your packaging.

    Annual Data Reporting

    Report material type, weight, recyclability, recycled content, and source reduction progress to the PRO.

    Up to $50,000/Day Penalties

    CalRecycle enforcement authority includes substantial fines for non-registration, missed reports, or non-compliance.

    How Packgine Automates SB54 Compliance

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    Auto-detects producer coverage status based on sales data and company profile

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    Manages packaging data at SKU level with California-specific recyclability scoring

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    Calculates projected fees with eco-modulation adjustments using current rate schedules

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    Generates CalRecycle-formatted reports ready for PRO submission

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    Tracks SB54 deadlines alongside other state obligations in a unified compliance calendar

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    Models financial impact of packaging changes on SB54 fee obligations through scenario planning

    California SB54 FAQ

    Get SB54-Compliant with Packgine

    Automate California EPR compliance alongside all other US states and EU markets from a single platform.