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. 

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.

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. 

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 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.

Colorado will enact EPR laws in 2025. Learn how to avoid fines and penalties by joining a Producer Responsibility Organization, rethinking packaging strategies, and navigating compliance.