(Workshops are available In-Person only)

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging are advancing quickly across the U.S., with California, Oregon, Colorado, and Washington leading the way, and more states expected to follow. Each program comes with its own definitions, reporting obligations, deadlines, and enforcement risks, creating mounting compliance challenges for cosmetics and personal care companies.

This interactive workshop delivers both a strategic overview and practical guidance to help you build a roadmap for compliance, whether you’re just starting to get your arms around EPR or are already deep in planning.

• Mapping the EPR landscape and where state laws overlap and diverge
• California SB 54
• Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act
• Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program
• EPR Laws in Washington, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey
• Understanding Circular Action Alliance’s core responsibilities, as well as other PROs’
• Highlighting how litigation (such as the Oregon lawsuit) could reshape obligations before upcoming deadlines
• Getting practical and building a compliance roadmap
• Capturing and managing packaging data across suppliers
• Identifying and coordinating the right internal stakeholders (sustainability, finance, regulatory)
• Budgeting for EPR reporting and payments and aligning with sustainable packaging goals
• Assessing strategies for companies with limited resources or no dedicated EPR staff
• Preparing for evolving obligations as more states adopt their own EPR frameworks