Senators Push for Extended Producer Responsibility For Packaging

Effective Strategies for Packaging Waste and Sustainability Discussed by Senators and Industry Leaders

On Wednesday, Senators gathered to hear insights from companies and nonprofit organizations on effective methods to hold producers accountable for packaging waste and other sustainability goals. This comes as lawmakers consider legislation to curb pollution caused by plastics and disposable items. The concept of placing responsibility on manufacturers, known as extended producer responsibility (EPR), entails requiring producers to provide funding or services for managing their products after use.