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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Collaboratives
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Packaging policy collaborative
Exploring the complex legislative landscape of policy related to packaging sustainability and end of life.
Featured Resources
Curated Guides, Case Studies, and Position Statements publicly available to support your sustainability journey
Guide to EPR Proposals
Helping organizations identify differences between various proposals and develop a deeper understanding of components of EPR policy
Position Statement:
Packaging Policy
EPR 101 Resources
Need-to-know guides on EPR for packaging legislation across the U.S.
EPR Acronyms & Abbreviations
An overview of common EPR acronyms and abbreviations that are frequently used at the federal- and state-level.
EPR Producer Exemptions
This resource clarifies who is responsible for covered products under EPR legislation and thus, who is responsible for contributing to the financial, operational, or combined program.
EPR Covered Products and Exemptions
Explore each state’s covered products by category, and explanations behind the covered product exemptions.
Policy Roundup
From Maine to California—and all the states in between—there’s a lot to keep track of in the world of packaging policy.
October Policy Roundup
Check out the latest on everything from California’s plastic bag ban update to the EU’s Deforestation Regulation.
September Policy Roundup
The packaging policy across the country is shifting, as states adopt legislation spanning data reporting to label design.
August Policy Roundup
From Michigan’s EPR bill to plastic bag proposals in California, our August Roundup has you covered on need-to-know policy updates.
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!