Beyond the ISR Plan: Navigating U.S. EPR's Next Phase

The August 3rd deadline was a major milestone in California, but Q3 compliance doesn’t slow down.

In mid-August, California startup fee invoices are set to launch, followed quickly by the release of finalized 2027 full-program rates in October. Meanwhile, emerging state timelines like Maine are quietly taking shape behind the scenes. This session exists to keep you ahead of what's next, not just catching up on what's already due. We'll walk through where each of these stands today and what it means for your packaging roadmap.

In this 90-minute session, we'll cover:

• Maine's EPR Outlook: Where the program stands and what its timeline means for multi-state sellers.
• The October Fee Cycle: What to expect from finalized 2027 program rates and how to model them into your budget.
• Post-Source Reduction Strategy: What happens now that your California ISRP is filed, and how to transition to annual tracking.
• California Early Fees: How the mid-August startup invoices are calculated and how they factor into next year's budget.
• Real-Time Insights: What Lowell, Alyssa, and our compliance team are hearing most from brand owners right now.

Filed your ISR Plan and wondering what's actually next? This session is for you. Come with your current compliance calendar. Leave with a clear picture of what Q3 actually requires, and where to focus first.

Who should attend:

Brand managers, packaging designers, sustainability leads, compliance teams, legal and regulatory counsel, marketing leaders responsible for on-pack claims, and anyone navigating multi-state consumer brand communications.