California’s SB 54 and SB 343: Navigating EPR and Truth in Labeling Compliance
by Justin Given at 13:30 in Circular Economy, Environmental, Packaging under Environmental

In 2025, California continues to lead the way in packaging regulation, advancing the rollout of its two landmark laws; the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) and the Truth in Labelling for Recyclable Materials law (SB 343), as key compliance deadlines draw closer. Together, these measures create a new compliance...
US Packaging EPR Update: Tracking Progress and Challenges Across Key States
by Justin Given at 14:00 in Packaging, Emerging under Environmental
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging exist in five U.S. states: Maine, California, Oregon, Colorado, and Minnesota. These laws make producers financially and logistically responsible for managing packaging waste. Eco-modulation fees, which reduce costs for sustainable packaging choices, are a key feature. Maine was first (2021), foll...
