EPR for packaging laws are complex and differ across states. The Producer and Packaging Evaluation (PPE) identifies your company's obligations as a producer in each state as well potential exemptions or exclusions that may apply in each state.  Click on image for more information.

Circular Action Alliance (CAA) has prepared guidance detailing acceptable methodologies for reporting covered material data. EPR Group has prepared a presentation explaining this guidance to assist you to select the data reporting strategy most appropriate for your company.

Staying informed about developments in the state programs is critical. It is a complicated landscape and rapidly evolving. EPR Group has been engaged with the EPR programs for years and can provide periodic and customized updates for your company, track targeted issues, or provide notes about regulatory workshops and PRO meetings for registered clients.

EPR Group can provide ongoing support for your company as requested on a wide range of issues, from recommendations for a forward-looking packaging compliance strategy, flagging of key regulatory and compliance issues from the Producer Responsibility Organization, communications regarding questions or strategic decisions, or referrals for technical needs. 

The EPR landscape is complicated and may require management level decisions about various issues, including budget approval or strategic planning.  We can help with the decision-making process by providing succinct but informative briefings - in a format of your choice - about highly complex issues designed to facilitate informed decision-making. Materials can be used for internal briefings or for EPR Group briefings.

The Producer Obligation Matrix (POM) is based on the conclusions in the PPE Report as to your producer status and potential exemption or exclusions that may apply.  The POM provides a conclusion of obligation or exemption/exclusion across your company’s sales pathways for each state and enables your company to identify fee obligations while avoiding paying fees for material for which your company is not obligated. 

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Categorization of data can be challenging as each state's list of covered materials is different and specific to a particular type of covered material. Where you have questions, CAA may be able to assist; however, EPR Group is also available for support and can refer you to companies who can assist with the collection and organization of data.

Regulatory requirements continue to develop globally across a range of sustainability issues on almost a weekly basis. Based on your company's industry and specific needs, EPR Group can prepare a Sustainability Scoping Report to help identify the issues impacting your company and equip your company to decide which issues to prioritize or analyze further.  

EPR compliance engages many employees within the different functions of a company.  The most successful companies develop a cross-functional team for EPR compliance, including sustainability, government affairs, the packaging procurement and engineering teams, marketing, legal, and finance.

EPR Group provides bespoke in-person or remote training for your company to ensure your company’s team is prepared for compliance and strategic planning.