CIRCLE Virtual Plenary April 10
Lessons from California EPR Implementation & Federal EPR Developments
In March 2025, the United States saw major developments in EPR for packaging legislation. Development of a federal EPR framework to inform a bill began, and implementation of California's SB 54 legislation was postponed. On April 10, multi-stakeholder leaders – including the legislation writers and implementers – will reflect on learning, challenges, opportunities, and national & state-level impact.
Circular Policy Navigator - Federal Action: Understand the future of a federal EPR for packaging bill and what stakeholders consider to be the core elements.
- Dr. Michaela Barnett, Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow, Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) & federal framework lead
- Kate Bailey,Chief Policy Officer of Association of Plastic Recyclers & consulted stakeholder representative
Multi-Stakeholder Leadership Panel - California SB 54: Learn how California’s approach can inform policymakers around the country, companies in the packaging value chain, and legislators from other states pursuing EPR policies.
- Tina Andolina, Chief of Staff to California State Senator Ben Allen & SB 54 legislation writer
- Timothy Burroughs, Executive Director of StopWaste & Chair of the California Packaging Producer Responsibility Advisory Board
- Dr. Anja Brandon, Director of Plastics Policy, Ocean Conservancy & SB 54 legislation advisor
- Rachel Wagoner, Executive Director for California, Circular Action Alliance
Meet the Speakers
Key Author, HB22-1355 - Producer Responsibility for Recycling Packaging and Paper Act
Federal framework lead
Key Author, SB 54 - Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act
SB 54 Legislation Advisor
Chair, California Packaging Producer Responsibility Advisory Board
Circular Action Alliance
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