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.
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Empowering Sustainable Packaging Practices in Hispanic Communities
Research into sustainable packaging practices in Hispanic communities.
SPC Research Into Refillable Packaging for Skincare
This research report explores consumer expectations and preferences for refillable skincare packaging.
What Are Product Category Rules and Environmental Product Declarations?
An overview of PCRs and EPDs, and how the two are connected to packaging life cycle assessment (LCA).
Retailers’ Guide: Collecting Plastic Film Through Store Drop-off
Insights into best practices for Store Drop-off programs to improve plastic film collection.
Post-Consumer Recycled Content (PCR) in EPR
Explore EPR laws containing post-consumer recycled content (PCR) targets, eco-modulation, and source reduction.
The Recycled Content Opportunity
Research shows narratives about recycled materials resonate powerfully with consumers.
SPC Materials Decision Matrix
Key considerations when choosing single-use packaging materials.
How Material Recovery Facilities (MRF’s) Work
An overview of how Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs) work, identifying the main challenges regarding acceptance of materials.
SPC Data on US Municipal Composting Programs
An update and expansion by SPC of its dataset of residential access to composting programs.
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.
Framework for Reuse
Designed to help companies drive successful, scalable reuse initiatives.
The Business Case for Reuse
Reuse is more than just an environmental option for sustainable packaging – refillable and returnable packaging will be a key strategy for lowering costs, complying with extended producer responsibility schemes, and driving business growth.
Evaluating Alt & Non-Wood Fiber Use in Packaging
Assesses myths and trade-offs around packaging from alternative fibers.
Chemical Recycling Q&A
A resource designed to explain chemical recycling technologies relevant to packaging.
2024 Packaging Innovation Trends Report
This trends report calls attention to innovations we’re seeing from both our Member companies and the international packaging community.