When I first launched Emerger Strategies in 2016, my clients were pursuing sustainability for altruistic reasons, such as doing their part to minimize their contribution to climate change and plastic pollution, and for business reasons such as reduced costs and meeting consumer demand. However, in the last five years, much has changed with the increase…
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Navigating the Rise of Sustainability Regulations in the U.S.: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
The regulatory landscape in the United States is evolving rapidly as lawmakers respond to growing concerns about climate change, chemical contamination, and resource management. Key developments in climate-related rules, PFAS regulation, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) are transforming the way businesses operate, with significant implications across industries. Here’s what you need to know about these…
Is your company ready for California’s groundbreaking packaging law, SB 54?
The Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) is a packaging extended producer (EPR) law that was signed into law in California in 2022. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach that holds producers responsible for the entire lifecycle of their products, including post-consumer waste management. It shifts the burden of…