PPWR is already having a major impact on companies that place packaging onto the EU market. It replaces the 1994 Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive and puts major pressure on producers to alter packaging to meet a broad suite of sustainability and circularity goals in the coming years. The majority of requirements are enforceable starting August 12, 2026. 

California is taking steps to stop companies from misleading consumers with SB 343, the “Truth in Labeling” law.

The law restricts the use of the chasing arrows recycling symbol and other statements or symbols that suggest a product or package is recyclable unless it meets very specific criteria. Here’s what you need to know.

California EPR producers must submit an Annual Source Reduction Report by May 31st and an Individual Source Reduction Plan by August 1st. Find out what these reports are, why they’re required, and how to prepare to avoid noncompliance penalties up to $50,000 per day.

Oregon’s District Court has granted an injunction prohibiting DEQ from enforcing EPR laws against certain producers in the state. Learn who it applies to and what to do next.

EPR harmonization aims to fix the “patchwork problem” with EPR by creating more consistency in key policy elements so producers face less administrative burden and uncertainty. Learn more about efforts to make EPR simpler for producers. 

The EU’s updated Omnibus package passed in late 2025 significantly changes reporting thresholds and requirements for EU companies. Learn about what the changes mean for your business and how to prepare for compliance.

Sustainability is no longer a “nice to have.” Customers, investors, and regulators are demanding that businesses prove their commitment to responsible practices. One of the most trusted tools for demonstrating that commitment is EcoVadis, a global sustainability rating platform that is used to share a scorecard with suppliers, who often have minimum expectations for the companies they work with. 

On November 18th, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an injunction against enforcement of SB 261, California’s Climate-Related Financial Risk Act. The injunction follows an emergency appeal by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other business groups. 

Packaging EPR laws reward producers for using more sustainable materials. Here’s what to consider as you plan to shift your supply chain to use more EPR-friendly materials in your packaging.

SB 707 shifts accountability from taxpayers to the companies that produce the apparel and its materials by incentivizing sustainable design, reuse, and recycling initiatives. It’s the first ever Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) measure in the United States that addresses end-of-life services for textiles.

Get the latest in EPR news around the world for August, 2025.

Maryland’s EPR law takes effect on July 1, 2025, and will be administered by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), shifting the financial and operational responsibility of recycling from local governments to producers. 

In 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 261 and SB 253 into law, marking a new era for standardized climate reporting and corporate climate transparency.  As the initial reporting dates loom, companies are struggling with convoluted calculations and rigorous standardized structure demanded by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). 

Washington is now the seventh state to adopt a packaging EPR law. Learn who it applies to, what’s required, and how to avoid noncompliance penalties.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is ramping up its efforts to limit contamination from PFAS materials. Part of the new suite of actions is an intent to apply section 8(a)7 of TSCA to efficiently collect necessary from reporters “without overburdening small businesses and article importers”, and PFAS reporting will still proceed.

The goal of Maine’s EPR program is to reduce packaging waste volume, increase the amount of recyclable packaging material introduced to the market, and reduce packaging toxicity. Companies will work with the state’s Stewardship Organization (SO) and pay fees to cover the program’s costs. Covered producers must prepare to adjust supply chains and actively innovate on packaging design in order to meet these goals.  

Minnesota has joined five other US states in implementing an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law. Here’s what you need to know about deadlines and program requirements for full compliance.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) represents one of the single largest sustainability challenges in history, and failure to comply can result in devastating consequences. This overview provides the top-level information you need to get on the fast track for EPR compliance.

Oregon’s EPR law shifts responsibility from consumers to producers. Learn how to adapt by joining Producer Responsibility Organizations, rethinking packaging strategies, and navigating compliance to avoid fines.

California’s EPR laws have already started rolling. Producers and retailers in the state are both affected; learn how to avoid fines ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 per day.