Publication type: Report
Flexible packaging, from grocery bags and shipping mailers to chip bags and stand-up zip-top pouches, is one of the fastest-growing types of packaging in the U.S. But these materials create significant problems for municipal recycling programs. The report provides guidance for states implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging and paper, ensuring that recycling systems are not undermined and instead focus producer responsibility efforts where they can have the greatest environmental and economic impact.
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