Geoffrey Inch, SVP of Producer Services at Circular Action Alliance, discusses the tools and resources CAA offers to ensure producers can register and report successfully before the March 31, 2025, deadline in Oregon.

Kim Holmes, Oregon Executive Director at Circular Action Alliance discusses the implementation of Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law, and the importance of compliance for producers by March 31, 2025. The post highlights the benefits of registration, the consequences of non-compliance, and provides steps and resources for producers to meet their obligations.

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.

“Two years ago, extended producer responsibility for packaging was still an emerging concept in the United States. With at least five states now working toward implementing laws, a lot has changed.”

“In its initial program plan, CAA outlines an approach to implementing the RMA that builds on the existing system by upgrading facilities and improving public participation, understanding and equity throughout the state’s recycling system. With this approach, CAA is seeking to increase the diversion of recyclables from disposal and reduce the negative environmental, social and health impacts from the end-of-life management of products and packaging.”

“Circular Action Alliance, a nonprofit producer responsibility organization founded by Coca-Cola, Amazon, Unilever and other major brands and retailers, has submitted its initial program plan to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for implementation of the state’s extended producer responsibility for packaging law.”