Working together to create a circular economy for paper & packaging

EPR Deadlines Are Approaching in Minnesota and Colorado!

Minnesota: Register with CAA by July 1, 2025 and sign the Minnesota Interim State Addendum (MNISA) as it becomes available.

Colorado: Submit your supply report in the Producer Portal by July 31, 2025 to ensure active participation in the program.

Not sure if your company is subject to these requirements? Visit our Producer Resource Center for guidance, resources, and events.

Guidance: Covered Materials and Producer Definitions

Circular Action Alliance Welcomes New Founding Members

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CAA Marks Significant Progress Toward Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Paper and Packaging

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Approval of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Program Plan in Oregon

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CAA Submits Plan Proposal for Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program

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CAA Registration Confirmed in Minnesota

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Upcoming Producer Onboarding and Training Sessions

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CAA is the Producer Responsibility Organization for
paper and packaging in the United States

As a nonprofit, producer-led organization, CAA is committed to delivering harmonized, best-in-class compliance services to all producers to advance an efficient and effective circular economy.

California
Approved in January 2024 to implement the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act.

Colorado
Approved in May 2023 to implement the Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act

Minnesota
On Feb. 18, 2025, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency confirmed CAA’s registration to implement the state’s EPR program. Producers must be a member of a PRO that is registered with MPCA by July 1, 2025.

Maryland
Selected in October 2023 to represent producer interests and serve as the single PRO on the State Producer Responsibility Advisory Council.