Environmental Policy + EPR Updates

Q2 2026 Packaging EPR Update

As U.S. packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws continue to evolve, Q2 2026 brings several important regulatory developments, clarifications, and implementation updates. While the Q1 update focused on upcoming deadlines and initial program rollouts, Q2 introduces new legal challenges, Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) developments, and shifting timelines that producers must closely monitor.

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Q1 2026 Packaging Regulatory Update

As U.S. states continue to roll out Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging, compliance deadlines are approaching fast. Today, seven states have active EPR frameworks — and each has its own timeline for registration, data reporting, fee obligations, and other requirements.

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How SB 54 and Emerging State Packaging Laws Are Shaping the Future of Packaging

Across the United States, packaging regulations are undergoing the most significant transformation in decades. Driven by rising waste volumes, strained recycling systems, and increasing consumer pressure, new laws are shifting responsibility for packaging waste from municipalities to the companies that place packaging on the market.

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