Sustainable Times Issue 23 - 2025 Sustainability Updates

While there are still numerous challenges to overcome as brands and packaging converters advance sustainable packaging designs, it is anticipated that the EPR (extended producer responsibility) legislation will bring some needed clarity to many of these challenges. While there is variability of policies among the states that have adopted such legislation, many of the EPR policies have requirements for the use of recycled content which should drive the use of recycled materials as compared to virgin. Implementation of EPR policies will begin within the next few years and the targets will become more ambitious as progress is made. It is anticipated that these programs will bring clarity and reinvigorate many of the sustainable product redesign programs.

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