Waste360
3 September 2026
What Brands Get Wrong About Packaging EPR Compliance
Why It Matters for ITAD
This regulatory development could affect compliance requirements for ITAD operators.
In this Q&A with Waste360’s Gage Edwards, Bay Cities’ Sara Lowe explains that packaging EPR compliance goes far beyond switching from plastic to paper, requiring brands to simplify packaging, design components for recyclability and separation, maintain detailed SKU-level data, involve suppliers early and prepare for reporting deadlines and fees that remain in effect despite ongoing legal challenges.
Key Takeaways
- • What Brands Get Wrong About Packaging EPR Compliance.
