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Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is quickly reshaping how companies approach packaging, waste management, and sustainability. With new state laws emerging across the U.S., established frameworks in Canada, and global models influencing policy, businesses are navigating both complex compliance challenges and new opportunities.<br> <br>In this episode of <em>Environmental L.A.W.S.,</em> <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links.thompsonhine.mkt4194.com/els/v2/YWV-Qekjjbck/L2xsaTBMY1AyQWVCWW53L0FlRmtsRlhlcjBKckJINWFhTTV2MERPMTZjK3BnRTJxSHN6ZmdOaFVxMTlicG9VbWJDUzlMVnFpMTFuNEZwOEY5UWdobkNXdXQzL01TS0E5alBIQVdjdWplMDJJa2hsVnFWZmRRZz09S0/__;!!OdqygGz-7UHvSw!uKqups6CYMHP1q_x_XqOpva6yZ481Whz0JW5lOp7BkIN4b_eKUr4PZQs-zIGVQLfUAkSAEehXJEHnkACEFfQ0kBFkaGQMp5Dpw$" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tanya Nesbitt</a> sits down with <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links.thompsonhine.mkt4194.com/els/v2/E8aPcvK66GhY/L2xsaTBMY1AyQWVCWW53L0FlRmtsRlhlcjBKckJINWFhTTV2MERPMTZjK3BnRTJxSHN6ZmdOaFVxMTlicG9VbWJDUzlMVnFpMTFuNEZwOEY5UWdobkNXdXQzL01TS0E5alBIQVdjdWplMDJJa2hsVnFWZmRRZz09S0/__;!!OdqygGz-7UHvSw!uKqups6CYMHP1q_x_XqOpva6yZ481Whz0JW5lOp7BkIN4b_eKUr4PZQs-zIGVQLfUAkSAEehXJEHnkACEFfQ0kBFkaHBkFAjNA$" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gareth McDonald</a>, Principal Consultant at Worley Consulting, to break down what EPR really means in practice. They explore:

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How EPR laws are taking shape across U.S. states

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Lessons from Canada’s longer track record with EPR

Cross-border and global compliance considerations

Where EPR policy is headed in the next five years 

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Whether you advise companies, manage sustainability programs, or want a clearer view of the future of product stewardship, this conversation offers practical insights and a forward-looking perspective.

Environmental L.A.W.S. – Regulating Responsibility: The Rise of EPR

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