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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

Explore more about Policy through our Collaboratives and learn how SPC Members can get involved

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.

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.

July Policy Roundup

Check out the latest on everything from “rightsizing” packaging bills to covered materials in California’s EPR legislation.

Get in Touch with an Expert

Get in Touch: Policy

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Lucy Pierce

Senior Project Manager, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, GreenBlue

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!