This white paper summarizes work conducted by Natural Logic Inc. to:  Explore the benefits and understand the barriers to implementing an EPR-based comprehensive product stewardship system in the US;  Survey and assess best practices internationally;  Identify key opportunities and barriers to improving resource management practices in the US;  Convene internal and external experts on design, packaging and materials, waste; management, environmental and waste policy, European, Japanese and Canadian EPR systems, and sustainability; and  Develop this white paper as a “provocation” for a new generation of discussion and action.