Key takeaways
- Packaging EPRs are pushing US retailers to redesign packaging, improve labeling, and increase transparency.
- State-level EPR laws are driving a shift toward more consistent national recycling standards.
- As more US states advance recycling mandates, brands and retailers need to adapt strategies to meet compliance and support consumer participation.
The Recycling Partnership: US EPR laws push retailers toward major packaging and supply chain overhaul
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