The Devil is in the Additives: The Nexus between Toxics and EPR for Packaging

A webinar for state and local governments tasked with implementing packaging EPR alongside toxicity regulations, and similar interested parties. Hosted by NEWMOA’s Interstate Chemicals Clearinghouse (IC2) and Toxics in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH). You can learn more about IC2 and TPCH here: www.theic2.org ; www.toxicsinpackaging.org. Please log in for the recording

Welcome and Introduction

· Webinar Objectives

· Introductions of Speakers and Moderators

· Setting the Scene

 

EPR Presentations

· Two States with current or upcoming EPR for packaging laws will discuss how they are addressing toxics in packaging

 

Moderator Led Q&A – Gaps, Challenges, and Opportunities

1. Where are the biggest opportunities to better address chemicals of concern within EPR frameworks?

2. Where are there opportunities to harmonize and align?

3. What best practices are essential for making EPR programs effective and successful?

4. What legal challenges have emerged and how have they been addressed?

5. What lessons can be shared across product categories and states?

6. What would your advice be to states and local governments that don’t yet have EPR laws or implementation?