Fines, Fees, and Penalties in North American Packaging EPR

Overview

This webinar will delve into the significant shift in regulatory enforcement regarding packaging EPR in North America. As regulators in both Canada and the U.S. move from an educational approach to strict enforcement, businesses must understand the implications of non-compliance. High penalties and public non-compliance lists are becoming common, prompting organizations to reassess their compliance risks.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will gain insights into:

• Real enforcement examples from North American EPR programs, focusing on packaging.
• The structure of penalties in key U.S. states, including California, Oregon, Colorado, Minnesota, Washington, Maine, and Maryland.
• Common pitfalls for producers, particularly in registration, reporting, data management, and fee compliance.
• A practical 48-hour response playbook for addressing notices or fines.

Who Should Attend

This session is designed for EPR and environmental compliance managers, ESG and sustainability leaders, in-house legal teams, and operations or supply chain leaders responsible for packaging. By attending, participants will transition from vague concerns to actionable compliance strategies, ensuring they are well-prepared for the evolving regulatory landscape.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.