Packaging Source Reduction Strategies
Learn how to cut packaging weight, reduce environmental impact, and meet Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws in this lesson on Source Reduction from Plastic Ingenuity’s EPR course.
As packaging regulations expand—especially in states like California with SB 54 mandating a 25% reduction in single-use plastic by 2032—brands must rethink material use. This video walks through a clear, four-step approach to meeting source reduction goals efficiently and effectively.
What you’ll learn:
- What source reduction means in the context of EPR
- How to analyze your packaging portfolio and calculate reduction targets
- Lightweighting strategies that don’t sacrifice performance
- How to use data tracking tools like Plastic Ingenuity’s Sustainable Packaging Assessment
- Why post-consumer recycled (PCR) content supports, but doesn’t replace, reduction
Regulatory reference:
California SB 54: https://calrecycle.ca.gov/epr/
Learn more about national EPR policies: https://epr.sustainablepackaging.org/policies
Whether you’re looking to lower costs, meet regulatory deadlines, or improve sustainability scores, this video gives you practical tools to take action today.
