On June 12, 2025, Adrien Thein-Sandler answers general questions about EPR at a webinar sponsored by Adept Packaging. Click here.
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On September 17, 2025, Catherine Johnson presents on an EPR panel for the Personal Care Products Council. Stay tuned for details.
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Excited to announce that EPR Group's affiliated law firm, Environmental General Counsel, has been recognized by Chambers & Partners for its environmental practice in California.


Adrien Thein-Sandler
Senior Policy Analyst
Adrien provides high-level guidance to clients navigating the complexities of extended producer responsibility (EPR) packaging paper and food service ware programs in multiple states, helping them understand their obligations and optimize their strategies. He actively engages with regulatory bodies, participates in workshops, and contributes to public discourse on EPR policies. He also researches and prepares client materials on a range of associated packaging and ESG issues.
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Adrien regularly publishes in the EPR packaging field, including the following recent articles: Producer Fees in Packaging Programs and Understanding EPR is Important Across Your Company's Departments.
Adrien was previously a planning consultant for an environmental consulting firm, where he conducted statutory and regulatory research, environmental policy analysis, and submitted public comments for emerging regulatory issues.
Adrien was the recipient of several academic and athletic awards as an undergraduate, including the John Harvard Scholar award given to students who rank in the top 5% of their academic class.
Adrien graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science and Public Policy from Harvard University.
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