Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has announced Circular Action Alliance (CAA) as the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) to lead the implementation of the Recycling Reform Act, the state’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law for residential paper and product packaging.

As the designated PRO, CAA will work closely with Ecology, producers and other interest holders to expand recycling access for Washington residents and invest in a more effective and efficient system in the state.

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.  

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. 

Producers located in Minnesota or elsewhere that sell, distribute or ship products into the state with packaging or printed paper are likely obligated under the new EPR law, and must complete registration with CAA to remain in compliance.