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As state legislatures across the country consider or advance Extended Producer Responsibility<\/a> (EPR) laws for packaging, the EPR Leadership Forum today released a new report, Unpacking Successful Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Policy for Packaging in the U.S<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The report\u2019s aim is to provide a pragmatic framework \u2014 drawing on lessons from states that have implemented EPR \u2014 to help lawmakers design programs that balance environmental objectives, cost efficiency, and system integrity.<\/p>\n The EPR Leadership Forum<\/a> was formed by a group of market-leading consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers that support well-designed EPR policy.<\/p>\n \u201cWith packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy gaining traction in the United States, the emergence of the EPR Leadership Forum and release of our whitepaper could not be better timed,\u201d said Alchemy Graham, Policy Director for the EPR Leadership Forum. \u201cIt is critical that lawmakers and stakeholders be armed with facts and findings sourced from early implementers. We\u2019ve done that research, interviewed NGOs, recyclers, registered producers, and other key stakeholders to determine a scalable framework that can serve as the foundation of a well-designed EPR program.\u201d<\/p>\n Businesses are also voicing support for a more coordinated approach.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cBusinesses and the communities we serve benefit when there is a consistent approach and framework for addressing the challenges facing collection and recycling,\u201d said Stephanie Potter, Director of Environmental Policy at PepsiCo<\/a>. \u201cWe have learned that a well-organized roll out of EPR programs that are consistent and complimentary to current infrastructure can better meet the needs and resource requirements of a state or community.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n As multiple states prepare to refine or enact EPR laws in the coming legislative sessions, the report offers a shared foundation for policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders. ELF encourages early adopters and new entrants to use its framework as a foundation for dialogue, alignment, and effective policy design\u2014offering a common touchpoint for policymakers, industry, and system stakeholders to align on what \u201cgood EPR\u201d looks like, rather than leaving each state to reinvent the wheel.<\/p>\n Policymakers and stakeholders seeking briefings, technical guidance or consultations can contact the EPR Leadership Forum directly at contact@epr-leaders.org.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nKey Findings and Guidance<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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