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unPacked: Year 1 EPR Confessions

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unPacked: Year 1 EPR Confessions

An honest debrief on the first year of multi-state US EPR reporting

The first year of multi-state EPR is officially in the books. California's November baseline is submitted. Oregon and Colorado programs are running.

Some brands figured it out early. Others are still untangling spreadsheets. Most landed somewhere in the middle — they got it done, but not without some bruises.

No matter where you fall on that spectrum, you weren't alone. The unclear ownership, the scramble for supplier data, the internal conversations that went in circles. We saw it all this year.

But here's what we don't want to lose sight of: this work matters. Every reporting cycle, every hard-won internal alignment, every data system that finally clicks into place — it's moving us toward real change in how packaging is designed, recovered, and accounted for. Oregon is already showing progress on flexible recyclables. The system is working.

Join rePurpose for an honest conversation about Year One and what's ahead for 2026.


The past: Stories from the trenches

  • Why EPR kept bouncing between teams — and how some orgs finally solved the ownership problem
  • Data management challenges that tripped people up
  • How some teams got leadership to pay attention and commit real resources

The present: What you need to know to impact your 2026 planning

  • 2026 reporting schedules and deadlines
  • Upcoming fee structures and what to expect
  • Data management best practices that will hold up over multiple state filings and reporting cycles

The future: How to think about the broader picture

  • How eco-modulation will impact your costs and packaging decisions
  • New state programs launching: Minnesota, Washington, Maine, and Maryland
  • Building systems that scale as regulations expand


We'll share real stories from brands who figured it out and a few confessions from those who learned the hard way. Bring your energy, burning questions, and be prepared for a few laughs.

We can't wait to see you on this final unPacked episode of 2025.






Hosted by

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    Svetlana D'costa

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    Lowell Huffman Director, Channel Partnerships @ rePurpose Global

rePurpose Global

World’s leading Packaging Sustainability and Compliance Platform for Consumer Companies to streamline EPR compliance and make credible sustainability claims.