Circular Action Alliance (CAA), a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) dedicated to implementing effective Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging in the United States, proudly announces the approval of the country’s first EPR Program Plan for packaging, printing and writing paper and food serviceware by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). This marks a significant milestone in implementing Oregon’s landmark EPR law, the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA), which aims to create a more sustainable, equitable, and efficient recycling system statewide.

Circular Action Alliance (CAA), a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) dedicated to implementing effective Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging in the United States, proudly announces the approval of the country’s first EPR Program Plan for packaging, printing and writing paper and food serviceware by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). This marks a significant milestone in implementing Oregon’s landmark EPR law, the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA), which aims to create a more sustainable, equitable, and efficient recycling system statewide.

Conagra Brands and Georgia-Pacific have joined CAA as Founding Members. With their deep expertise in packaging design and recycling in the U.S. and globally, these companies will make an immediate contribution to the work of CAA's Board of Directors and grow the diversity of the packaging portfolio represented by these companies. 

Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is pleased to announce Rachel Wagoner as the organization's executive director for California, effective immediately. Wagoner most recently served as the director of the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and brings statewide leadership experience to this critical role implementing California's Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54).   

Circular Action Alliance (CAA) is pleased to announce industry leader Jeff Fielkow as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, effective August 20, 2024. Fielkow’s appointment is a major milestone for the U.S. Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) tasked with implementing the nation’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packaging. 

Circular Action Alliance now approved to represent producers’ interests in both Maryland and Colorado

Circular Action Alliance now approved to represent producers’ interests in both Maryland and Colorado