New state Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are set to cause ripples across the packaging industry.

In its latest report, William Blair’s packaging team details the evolving EPR landscape, including the uncertainty around the laws and their implementation, ongoing legal battles, and how companies can prepare.

Key takeaways:

  • Who is covered under the laws and what compliance entails
  • How regulations vary state to state, with California about to enter the fray
  • The roles of Producer Responsibility Organizations and Responsible End Markets
  • An update on a key court battle in Oregon