EPR

Product Stewardship Bills Hit States

Submitted by AOR
25 Feb 2019

Lawmakers in Indiana and Washington are evaluating proposals that would shift end-of-life packaging management responsibilities from municipalities to product producers.

The Product Stewardship Institute (PSI), which promotes extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs nationwide, tied the recent legislative interest directly to current recycling market disruptions.

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ICYMI: PSI's Global Best Practices: Packaging EPR's Role in Advancing the Circular Economy - Slides and Recording Available

Submitted by AOR
14 Nov 2018

PSI received many questions from attendees all over the country and globe during the webinar that they were unable to answer  during the live session. Their speakers have kindly replied to the unanswered questions below. 

You can download slides and audio from the live webinar here.
 

PSI's Safe Drug Disposal Portal Offers Resources for Starting Drug Takeback

Submitted by AOR
5 Nov 2018
The Safe Drug Disposal Portal contains tools to help you start drug take-back programs, advocate for effective drug take-back laws, and educate residents about proper disposal practices. 
 
Most Americans are aware of the dangers posed by illegal drugs. But what about prescription drugs? And over-the-counter drugs? Not only do these types of medicine play a big role in today's drug abuse epidemic, but their disposal can also contribute to water contamination and can disrupt aquatic life.
 

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