EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY (EPR):

Learn more about Maine's EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) for Packaging law and how it may impact

you and your business. The EPR for Packaging law is exceptionally complex, and while the framework is in existing law, the devil is in the details. We'll be diving into the definitions, reimbursements, fees, reporting and audits, and more! Feedback on the recently released draft rules​ is due mid-March — here is your opportunity to provide feedback on the program's implementation.

Background: In July 2021, the Maine legislature passed a law establishing a stewardship program for packaging​. The program's purpose is to reduce the volume and toxicity and increase the recycling of packaging material. Producers of products will pay into a fund based on the amount and the recyclability of packaging associated with their product.