EPR Group Consulting Blog

On February 6, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon issued a critical ruling in National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) v. Feldon , a case challenging Oregon’s landmark Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA). The court held that a preliminary injunction was warranted based on the Due Process Clause and the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution, pausing enforcement of the program against NAW members until a decision is made

Washington’s extended producer responsibility (“EPR”) program for packaging and paper products has begun its first implementation phase, with several key dates approaching. Following several other U.S. states, Washington enacted its EPR program last year and incorporated a mix of those states’ features. Washington’s relatively longer implementation timeline leaves room for a considered rulemaking approach and methodical producer compliance planning. Other states have had rela

After withdrawing the regulations earlier in the month, CalRecycle has turned around the revised regulations in less than three weeks - signaling they are serious about finalizing these long-awaited regulations.  As promised, the new regulations update the procedures and criteria for entities seeking an exclusion for agricultural or food packaging.  The documentation requirements for the notice have been streamlined in some areas while becoming more specific in others. Requir