Top EPR Questions Answered: What Brands Need to Know About Compliance
Confused about Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging? You’re not alone. In this final video from Plastic Ingenuity’s EPR Compliance Course, we answer the most common questions we hear from brands and manufacturers navigating this new regulatory landscape.
Whether you’re just getting started or deep into program planning, this Q&A will clarify critical topics like:
- What EPR is—and what it isn’t
- How fees are calculated and what they support
- Who qualifies as an “obligated producer”
- The role of Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), like Circular Action Alliance
- Key state-by-state rollout dates (Oregon starts July 2025!)
- Penalties for non-compliance (up to $50K/day in California)
- How to reduce fees through recyclability, source reduction, and PCR content
EPR is reshaping how packaging is designed, produced, and recycled. By preparing now, your brand can stay compliant, enhance sustainability, and avoid costly disruptions.
