EPR fees are a market signal. Here’s what they’re telling you.
EPR is not asking companies to be perfect, but rather to be honest about what their packaging costs the system, and to start making decisions accordingly.
Christine Yeager is the founder of CSY Impact Consulting, helping brands and service providers navigate EPR compliance and circular economy strategy. A former early team member at the Circular Action Alliance, she brings direct experience from inside the systems now setting fees across US states. She hosts the Change Cycle Podcast, ranked in the top 25% of business management podcasts. Learn more at csyimpact.com.
EPR is not asking companies to be perfect, but rather to be honest about what their packaging costs the system, and to start making decisions accordingly.
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