Packaging EPR Regulations Sputter, as Preliminary Injunction is Issued for Oregon’s Law, while California Again Withdraws its Proposed Implementing Regulations

Seven states have passed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws related to single-use packaging and plastic food serviceware, with other states considering similar legislation. The intent of these laws is to hold the producers of covered materials financially responsible for their ultimate disposal. Certain states are also requiring the reduction of plastic or non-recyclable plastic used in these materials over time.Read More