Maine (LD 1541) and Oregon (SB 582) enacted bills in 2021 to establish statewide EPR programs for various packaging materials.
New York’s S7718 seeks to establish an extended producer responsibility program for paper and packaging (circular economy for recycling).
Washington’s Plastic Packaging Evaluation and Assessment law passed in 2019 directs a study of the impacts of plastic packaging in Washington and to develop recommendations for managing it.
This website highlights all of the U.S. EPR laws (covering multiple product areas including carpet, paint and batteries) with a helpful map of state’s actions.
