On Feb. 6, 2026, the U.S. District Court in Oregon dismissed multiple claims against the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and issued a narrow preliminary injunction in the National Association of Wholesaler‑Distributors (NAW) lawsuit challenging Oregon’s Recycling Modernization Act (RMA). This narrow injunction temporarily pauses DEQ enforcement of the RMA against producers who are members of NAW while the case proceeds, with a full hearing scheduled for July 2026.

CEO Jeff Fielkow reflects on the progress made at Circular Action Alliance and the people who made it possible to close out 2025.

Geoffrey Inch, SVP, Producer Services at Circular Action Alliance reflects on our progress together this year.

Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is proud to announce that the plan to implement Colorado’s House Bill 22-1355, the Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act, was officially approved by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). This approval marks a significant milestone in the state’s transition to a 100% producer-funded, statewide system for recycling packaging and paper products. The final plan reflects the leadership of CAA and the results of collaboration among producers of packaging and paper products, CDPHE, local governments, businesses, nonprofits, recyclers and communities across Colorado. The program is projected to more than double the state’s recycling rate for packaging and paper by 2035.  

• Registration and reporting deadline details for producers.

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• State implementation updates.

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• Registration and reporting deadline details for producers.

• CAA is Hiring

• State implementation updates.

• Upcoming events.

• And More!

• Registration and reporting deadline details for producers.

• CAA is Hiring

• State implementation updates.

• Upcoming events.

• And More!

• Registration and reporting deadline details for producers.

• CAA is Hiring

• State implementation updates.

• Upcoming events.

• And More!

• Registration and reporting deadline details for producers.

• CAA is Hiring

• State implementation updates.

• Upcoming events.

• And More!

Geoffrey Inch, SVP, Producer Services at Circular Action Alliance discusses the tools and resources CAA offers to help producers successfully navigate the landscape of EPR as it continues to evolve.

This fall, Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is proud to sponsor 10 of Colorado Municipal League (CML)’s fall district meetings. These gatherings are a great opportunity for local leaders to come together, share ideas and connect on the issues that matter most in our communities.

This milestone represents a significant step forward in building the infrastructure needed to support California producers in meeting upcoming program requirements. CAA is ready and moving ahead, providing the tools and guidance, and encourages obligated producers to complete their registration with CAA prior to Sept. 5, 2025.

This milestone represents a significant step forward in building the infrastructure needed to support California producers in meeting upcoming program requirements. CAA is ready and moving ahead, providing the tools and guidance, and encourages obligated producers to complete their registration with CAA prior to Sept. 5, 2025.

Producers selling packaging, paper products, and food serviceware into Colorado must report supply data to Circular Action Alliance (CAA) by July 31, 2025, to remain in compliance with the state’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law. The reporting requirement is a critical step in the law’s implementation and Colorado’s transition to a circular, producer-funded recycling system. CAA serves as the designated Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) in Colorado. 

This month, Oregon is starting to rollout a major statewide initiative to expand access to recycling and bring greater clarity and consistency to communities across the state. Backed by the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA), RecycleOn Oregon is a new public awareness campaign that will help Oregonians stay informed, recycle correctly and prepare for the most significant recycling system upgrade the state has seen in decades.