EPR in 3 Minutes: What Brands Over $5M Need to Do Now
EPR in 3 Minutes: What Brands Over $5M Need to Do Now
A quick overview of Extended Producer Responsibility from EcoEnclose and rePurpose Global. What you’ll learn:
- What EPR is and why it matters
- Where EPR laws are currently in effect in the U.S.
- The two immediate actions brands must take to comply
- How packaging strategy directly influences EPR fees
What is Extended Producer Responsibility?
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation is reshaping how brands pay for and think about packaging waste.
Seven U.S. states have already passed EPR laws, and brands selling into Oregon, Colorado, and California face active compliance requirements today.
If your company generates more than $5 million in revenue and uses single-use packaging, EPR may apply to you.
Learn more in our Guide to EPR→
What Should Brand Do Now?
1. Track and report packaging usage
All EPR programs require brands to submit detailed reports of packaging materials by weight and component.
2. Re-evaluate packaging strategy
Packaging decisions directly affect EPR fees and long-term compliance, especially as plastic reduction targets and eco-modulation come into play.
Get Clarity on Packaging Regulations and EPR Requirements
EcoEnclose is a sustainable packaging provider helping brands optimize packaging choices to align with EPR laws—reducing fees, minimizing plastic use, and building smarter long-term strategies.
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Our Partner: rePurpose Global
rePurpose Global is a platform for EPR packaging reporting and compliance, helping brands account for all packaging by material and weight, organize data into an online system, submit required reports, and manage EPR fees.