Packaging

Throughout the last few decades, governments across the world have expressed concern over excess plastic entering landfills and waterways. Now, as recycling struggles to maintain a profitable market, American states are expressing their own anxiety over recycled material ending up in regular trash.

In recent years, several states have taken proactive steps to address plastic pollution and promote sustainability by implementing post-consumer recycled (PCR) content mandates for packaging. These laws require manufacturers to incorporate a minimum percentage of recycled materials in their packaging products.

In recent years, policies in European countries have been a growing source of inspiration for similar laws passed in individual U.S. states. States have progressively looked to Europe for policy guidance on matters like making producers responsible for packaging waste, pharmaceutical drug disposal, chemical restrictions, and more.