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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 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

Post-Consumer Recycled Content (PCR) in EPR

Explore where post-consumer recycled content in packaging is included within EPR laws, including PCR targets, eco-modulation, and source reduction.

2025 Trends Report

In this second-annual Trends
Report, we focus on important shifts in policy and innovations that impact everything from 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.

Knowledge Library

Free SPC Member access to the Knowledge Library. To access courses for free, please follow the link to sign in to your member dashboard.

Packaging Policy

In the context of the SPC, 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.


Policy Roundup

From coast to coast, packaging policy is evolving fast. Stay informed with our monthly policy roundups.

October Policy Roundup

Review the first prefiled packaging policies for 2026, news on regulating PFAS in packaging, and more.

September Policy Roundup

Our September Roundup has you covered on the trends to look for in 2026 state legislatures, key deadlines for California producers, and Maine EPR rulemaking news.

August Policy Roundup

Learn about INC-5.2, labeling and EPR updates in California, and federal attempts to roll back paper straw procurement.


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!