About the Resources
A curated directory of the primary sources and further reading behind EPR Atlas: the statutes, program plans, and reporting we synthesize on the hub. Entries are chosen for accuracy and usefulness to packaging producers.
The sole approved PRO across the enacted states. Producer portal, program plans, registration, and the Oregon producer registry.
Program Administrator
California's EPR oversight agency. SB 54 rulemaking, the PEPRS producer portal, and Advisory Board materials.
State Agency
Administers Oregon's Recycling Modernization Act, the first program with live fees. Fee schedules, the acceptance list, and enforcement.
State Agency
Runs Colorado's program. The eco-modulation schedule (6 CCR 1007-2) and the Minimum Recyclable List.
State Agency
Oversees the first U.S. packaging EPR law. Stewardship Organization selection and program rulemaking.
State Agency
Membership organization. A public EPR policy guide and a bill comparison tool, plus member-only analysis.
Non-Profit
Advances product-stewardship policy nationwide. An EPR laws map and technical assistance for states.
Non-Profit
Funds recycling-system improvements. An EPR policy toolkit and data on system performance.
Non-Profit
Packaging industry trade association. Policy positions and member guidance shaping EPR design.
Industry Group
Circular-economy research and frameworks that underpin how EPR programs are designed.
Research
A standardized on-package recycling label from GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition; guides how packaging recyclability is communicated to consumers and is referenced in design and eco-modulation.
Labeling Program