EPR Compliance News & Guides
Practical guides, deadline alerts, and regulatory updates for brands affected by EPR packaging laws.
Compostable Packaging & EPR: A Looming Reclassification Risk
USDA organic rules may reclassify your compostable packaging as non-recyclable — and your EPR fees could increase 10x. Here's what's happening and what to do about it.
EPR Packaging Fee Rates by State — 2025-2026 Comparison
Compare EPR packaging fee rates across all 7 states with active laws. Per-pound fees by material category, eco-modulation credits, and what's coming next.
What Happens If You Miss an EPR Deadline?
Penalties range from $50,000/day in California to $100,000/day in Minnesota. Here's what each state can do — and how to avoid it.
How to File the California Source Reduction Report (SB 54)
Complete guide to California's Source Reduction Report: plastic reduction targets, baseline methodology, qualifying actions (elimination, reuse, substitution), and ISR Plan.
How to File the California Annual Supply Report (SB 54)
Step-by-step guide to filing California's EPR Annual Supply Report: material categories, weight calculation, revenue allocation, CAA portal submission, and common mistakes.
How to File the Colorado Supply Report & PCR Report (HB 22-1355)
Complete guide to Colorado's two EPR filings: Annual Supply Report plus mandatory PCR content report. Covers material categories, PCR minimums, B2B exemption, and CAA portal submission.
How to File the Oregon Producer Data Report (SB 582)
Step-by-step guide to Oregon EPR reporting: broader material scope (printed paper, food service ware), late filing for CY 2024, revenue allocation, and CAA portal submission.
EPR Deadline May 31, 2026 — What You Need to Know
May 31, 2026 was the harmonized EPR reporting deadline for 6 states. Here's what was due, penalties for late filing, and how to prepare for next year.
EPR Compliance Checklist for Brands
7 steps to EPR compliance: check obligations, register with PROs, inventory packaging, claim eco-modulation credits, report, pay fees, and build ongoing systems.
How to Estimate Packaging Weights for EPR Reporting
EPR fees are based on packaging weight by material type. Most brands don't track this data. Here's how to estimate your weights from supplier specs, sample weighing, and purchase orders.
How to Reduce EPR Fees with Eco-Modulation
7 strategies to reduce your EPR packaging fees — switch to recyclable mono-materials (saves 55–81%), avoid detriment materials, qualify for CO High Recycling Rate Bonus, and more.
Which States Have EPR Packaging Laws?
7 states have EPR packaging laws on the books — 3 collecting fees now, 4 more coming online. Full breakdown of where each stands, when fees kick in, and what brands must do.
Who Is a Producer Under EPR?
California's 3-tier system determines who owes EPR fees: Tier 1 manufacturers, Tier 2 licensees, and Tier 3 first importers. Here's how to find your tier.
What Is EPR Packaging?
EPR means 7 US states require producers to pay for packaging recycling. Here's what it covers, who's responsible, exemption thresholds, and what it costs.
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