“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.”

CAA is beginning producer registration for companies that expect to be considered obligated producers under California, Colorado, and Oregon EPR laws for paper and packaging.

CAA’s producer registration deadline is July 1, 2024. Completing the form ahead of the July 1, 2024, deadline will enable CAA to notify your company when it is time to accept the applicable requirements of CAA’s producer responsibility program plans.

This year, Colorado and Maryland chose the Circular Action Alliance as their producer responsibility organization, while California is expected to choose theirs in 2024.

CAA delivered a comprehensive assessment of Colorado’s current recycling system to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, completing an important step toward implementing Colorado’s EPR law for packaging and paper products and demonstrating the program’s potential to more than double the state’s current recycling rate for these materials.