Extended Producer Responsibility Updates for April 2025

This newsletter serves as a guide detailing the latest developments in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging as of April 2025. It discusses the initiation of an 18-month period for California producers to reassess their use of the chasing arrows symbol, along with the timeline for the revised SB 54 rulemaking. The document outlines updates from various states, including Colorado's addendum to the Participant Producer Agreement and the kickoff meeting of the Massachusetts EPR Commission. It highlights the growing momentum for EPR legislation in Maryland and Washington, indicating a significant year for U.S. EPR packaging law. Additionally, the newsletter features an in-depth analysis of Minnesota's EPR law, which has been recognized as a model by various stakeholders, including its definition of 'producer,' packaging exemptions, public compliance measures, and shared responsibility among producers. These elements illustrate how Minnesota's approach is influencing EPR legislation in other states.