The 2026 EPR Expansion Map: Why 7 States Are Just the Beginning
As of February 2026, the first wave of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is officially live. The checks have cleared for producer dues in Colorado, data reporting is active in California, and teams are scrambling for the May registration deadline in Maine. For many Food & Beverage manufacturers, the strategy so far has been containment: “We […]
Understanding Eco-Modulation: How Packaging Choices Determine Your EPR Fees
Under the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws active in 2026, not all packaging is created equal. While the base fees cover the cost of recycling, the real financial lever is “Eco-Modulation.” This is the mechanism states use to penalize “bad” design and reward “good” design. For Food & Beverage manufacturers, understanding these variables is […]
EPR Update: The 2026 Compliance Reality Check for F&B
We are one month into 2026, and the landscape of packaging compliance has officially shifted from “planning” to “payment.” For Food & Beverage leaders, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is no longer a theoretical policy discussed in webinars. It is a live line item on your P&L. If you distribute packaged goods into California, Colorado, Minnesota, […]