Inside EPR
Quarterly Policy Insight
Q3 2026 Webinar
How Lawsuits are Shaping the EPR Rollout
Any major policy rollout faces legal challenges, and packaging EPR is no different. But what are the themes of the EPR lawsuits, and is anything actually going to change? Are any of the non-legal requests for EPR to “pause” going to have an impact? In this installment of Atlantic’s Inside EPR webinar series, we explain the legal challenges multiple EPR laws are facing and give you an honest assessment of what we know right now. We also cover some updates about California’s source reduction requirements and the compostable packaging outlook in the state.
WEBINAR Speakers
Caroline Deloach
Director of Sustainability | Atlantic Packaging & A New Earth Project
Gabie Giers
Sustainability Analyst
Atlantic Packaging
Summer Marsden
Sustainability Analyst
Atlantic Packaging
INTRO TO EPR A Review of the Basics
Before you dive into our quarterly Inside EPR webinars, it’s helpful to have a baseline understanding of packaging Extended Producer Responsibility. Please note that this was recorded in September 2024 and reflects the EPR landscape as of that time. See below for a link to our updated Deep Dive.
Get a deep dive into EPR now that implementation is underway. Learn more in Atlantic’s Deep Dive here (updated February 2026).
INSIDE EPR Previous Recordings
EPR Lawsuits
We explain the legal challenges multiple EPR laws are facing and give you an honest assessment of what we know right now. We also cover some updates about California’s source reduction requirements and the compostable packaging outlook in the state.
Major Deadline
With a May 31 reporting deadline in multiple states just around the corner, brands are seeing the rubber hit the road on packaging EPR in the US. We look at California’s recently released fee estimates, their unique requirements for plastic source reduction, and provide updates on the lawsuits concerning SB 343.
CA’s Rollout 2026
As packaging EPR continues to gain momentum, with laws now passed in seven states and more under consideration, 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. This session will break down what you need to know now to prepare your organization for what’s ahead.
EPR as a New Reality
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging are no longer on the horizon — they’re here. If your team has moved beyond the basics and is now navigating real-world compliance, this webinar series is for you.