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A complete packaging compliance checklist

A complete packaging compliance checklist

Packaging regulations are evolving at record speed. From Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT), Deposit Return…

Barbara RuckerFeb 4, 2026
Simplifying EPR Compliance: Key Deadlines and Responsibilities of Producers
Simplifying EPR Compliance: Key Deadlines and Responsibilities of Producers
Barbara RuckerJun 24, 2025

Cities and municipalities across the United States are contending with increasing volumes of waste.…

How Governors Are Driving Economic Growth by Championing New Packaging Facilities
How Governors Are Driving Economic Growth by Championing New Packaging Facilities
Barbara RuckerJun 19, 2025

Fifty nifty United States … from thirteen original colonies. So begins the song they…

AMERIPEN Applauds Washington Governor for Signing Recycling Reform Act into Law
AMERIPEN Applauds Washington Governor for Signing Recycling Reform Act into Law
Barbara RuckerMay 20, 2025

AMERIPEN on Tuesday said it applauds Washington Governor Bob Ferguson for signing SB 5284,…

AMERIPEN Engages on EPR Legislation at New York Fly-In
AMERIPEN Engages on EPR Legislation at New York Fly-In
Barbara RuckerMay 16, 2025

AMERIPEN co-led a high-impact advocacy fly-in to engage with legislators on the Affordable Waste…

Feedback on FOP Labeling Continues to Pour In
Feedback on FOP Labeling Continues to Pour In
Barbara RuckerMay 1, 2025

✕ In January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed requiring a front-of-package nutrition…

Washington State EPR Bill Back in Senate Following Passage in House
Washington State Legislature Passes EPR Legislation
Barbara RuckerApr 25, 2025

The Recycling Reform Act (SB 5284) has been passed by the Washington State Legislature…

Study Reveals Progress, Challenges in Meeting Recycled Content Goals for Packaging
Study Reveals Progress, Challenges in Meeting Recycled Content Goals for Packaging
Barbara RuckerApr 24, 2025

A new report from AMERIPEN, prepared by Circular Matters and funded by PLASTICS’ Recycling…

AMERIPEN Applauds Maryland Legislators for Passage of Packaging EPR Bill
AMERIPEN Applauds Maryland Legislators for Passage of Packaging EPR Bill
Barbara RuckerApr 9, 2025

AMERIPEN, the only organization exclusively focused on fair policy for all stakeholders across the…