EPR expanding beyond packaging into tougher waste streams
Proposals beyond packaging include boat wrap, hazardous products and oil containers, though infrastructure gaps and unclear producer rules remain, panelists...
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AF&PA seeks injunction on Oregon EPR, defends paper recycling
AF&PA has filed for a temporary injunction on Oregon's Recycling Modernization Act, arguing the EPR law threatens an already high-performing...
Oregon opens comment on updated REM plan
The revised responsible end market plan from Circular Action Alliance aims to accelerate EPR implementation with a nationally scalable end-market...
Trade flow shifts, volatility require varied responses
Both long- and short-term solutions including policy, localization can help support the industry, panelists said during the 2026 Plastics Recycling...
Oregon passes battery EPR Law, banning lithium-ion disposal
A 20–8 Senate vote sends Oregon's HB 4144 to the governor, mandating that battery producers fund and operate collection infrastructure...
Common goal of responsible end markets: transparency
Panelists from state government, Circular Action Alliance and a reclaimer explored the particulars of REMs at the 2026 Plastics Recycling...
Washington designates CAA to lead EPR implementation
The state is the sixth to name Circular Action Alliance as the producer responsibility organization for its packaging EPR law.
Fireside Chat at PRC features CAA chief
The CEOs of the Association of Plastic Recyclers and Circular Action Alliance held a candid, spirited discussion at the 2026...
California selects Landbell USA as PRO for textile EPR
CalRecycle has tapped European recycling veteran Landbell USA to lead the nation's first textile EPR program.
Policy Now March 2026: CalRecycle selects textile EPR PRO
Legislators are working to sharpen the rules governing how products can be marketed as compostable, recyclable or reusable and avoid...
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