New Industry White Paper

Compostable Packaging in U.S. Packaging EPR Systems

Understand how packaging EPR laws are reshaping compostable packaging across the US with the this comprehensive guide to state classifications, funding models, and procurement implications.

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Why This Matters

Packaging EPR legislation is expanding rapidly across the United States. For foodservice operators, brands, distributors, and packaging manufacturers, these new laws will increasingly influence:

  • Material selection
  • Procurement decisions
  • Packaging costs
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Long-term sustainability strategies

This white paper explains what is changing and what it means for your business.

What You’ll Learn:

How EPR Works

Understand how EPR shifts responsibility for packaging recovery and why it matters to procurement professionals.

Compare All Seven States

See how California, Colorado, Oregon, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, and Washington each approach compostable packaging.

Material Insights

Learn why molded fiber, coatings, laminations, and compostable bioplastics are treated differently across emerging EPR programs.

Procurement Implications

Understand how today’s material decisions could affect tomorrow’s compliance obligations and packaging costs.

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