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The latest thinking, updates, and announcements from GreenCircle Certified.
Sustainable Sara: EPR Is Reshaping the Plastics Value Chain: Why Third-Party Verification Matters More Than Ever
GreenCircle Certified's in-house certification officer, Sustainable Sara, discusses how Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is reshaping recycled content claim substantiation for plastic resin manufacturers, packaging converters, and brand owners — and why traceability and third-party verification are becoming essential to EPR readiness.
EPR and Verified Recycled Content: What Manufacturers Need to Know
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is no longer on the horizon, it's here. Seven U.S. states have enacted packaging EPR laws as of early 2026, with one in five Americans now living in an EPR jurisdiction. For manufacturers of consumer goods, electronics, textiles, and packaging, the question isn't whether EPR will affect your business, but how prepared you are to respond.