About Policy
Today like never before, policy is driving sustainable packaging. We help our members understand the rapidly-changing landscape of extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, as well as other types of packaging policy such as bottle bills, bans, recycled content laws, and labeling laws. While the SPC does not engage in lobbying activity, we provide our perspective on policy’s implications for more sustainable packaging.
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Policy Roundup
From coast to coast, packaging policy is evolving fast. Stay informed with our monthly policy roundups.
March Policy Roundup
Our March Roundup covers labeling laws and litigation, new federal packaging bills, and state EPR attempts.
February Policy Roundup
Learn about the stalled status of Oregon’s EPR program, new state EPR bills in states like Georgia, and labeling bills across states.
January Policy Roundup
See which states are advancing EPR legislation and implementation in early 2026.
Collaboratives
Explore more about Policy through our Collaboratives and learn how SPC Members can get involved
Packaging EPR collaborative
Exploring the complex legislative landscape of policy related to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) across the U.S.
PCR Mandates Collaborative
We’ll navigate the evolving legislative landscape of policy related to post-consumer recycled (PCR) content mandates. We’re now taking steering committee requests.
Policy and EPR Resources
SPC’s Guide to PCR Laws in the U.S.
This tool serves as a database of post-consumer recycled content laws passed in the United States and provides high level information about the details of the law.
Post-Consumer Recycled Content (PCR) in EPR
Explore EPR laws containing post-consumer recycled content (PCR) targets, eco-modulation, and source reduction.
2025 Trends Report
An analysis of important shifts in policy and innovation trends that impact material health and selection, reuse implementation, and curbside collection of materials.
Composting and Compostable Packaging in State EPR Laws
Provide an overview of policy, industrial composting and compostables in the EPR programs across the five states that had passed packaging EPR.
Guide to EPR Proposals
Identify the differences between the various proposals while also developing a deeper understanding of the components of EPR policy.
Legislative Landscape for Chemical Recycling
Covering PCR Recycled Content, Chemical Recycling Legislation, EPR, Recovery and Policy.
Packaging Policy
In the context of GreenBlue, packaging policy is a term referring to political efforts from governments, corporations, or other organizations working in the sustainable packaging field on a global scale.
A Primer on Recycled Plastic Packaging
PCR Primer for Retail Teams focused in Policy, Purchasing, Sourcing, Design, and Product Development surrounding plastic packaging.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Producer Exemptions
This EPR policy resource clarifies who is responsible for the covered product who is responsible for contributing to the financial, operational, or combined program.
EPR for Packaging in the US: Covered Products and Exemptions
Policy resource on what’s covered and what’s exempt in the United States under Extender Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging in the United States: Acronyms & Abbreviations
This quick reference guide provides an overview of common acronyms and abbreviations that are frequently used at when discussing extended producer responsibility (EPR).
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): Eco-Modulation Overview
In this poicy resource, we provide an overview of eco-modulation in the EPR programs across the five states that have passed EPR laws, and it’s impact on packaging design.
Get in Touch with an Expert
Lucy Pierce
Reach out to learn more about SPC’s approach to policy and get updates on EPR, recycled content laws, and more – contact Lucy to get involved!