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Inside EPR

Quarterly Policy Insight

Q2 2026 Webinar

Packaging EPR Hits a Major Deadline

What Comes Next

Tuesday, May 19 at 2:00 pm EST

Duration: 45 mins + Q&A

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. In this webinar, we’ll confirm the upcoming dates and deadlines. Then, we’ll look at California’s recently released fee estimates, breaking down how to read them and how they compare to other states. Then, we’ll take a detailed look at California’s unique requirements for plastic source reduction, arguably the most ambitious mandates in the country. We’ll touch on some examples of successful plastic source reduction we’ve seen recently. To wrap up, we’ll provide updates on the lawsuits concerning California’s recyclability labeling law SB 343.

What You'll Learn:

  • What the May 31 EPR deadline means across multiple states
  • How to read California’s new fee estimates, and how they compare
  • California source reduction: what counts and how to comply
  • Recent reduction examples and SB 343 updates to watch

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WEBINAR Speakers

Caroline DeLoach Headshot

Caroline Deloach

Director of Sustainability | Atlantic Packaging & A New Earth Project

Gabie Giers Headshot

Gabie Giers

Sustainability Analyst
Atlantic Packaging

Summer Marsden Headshot

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).