Understanding EPR for Packaging in Maine

Maine’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging is a first-in-the-nation law that aims to shift the financial burden of packaging waste management from taxpayers to producers, encouraging more sustainable packaging solutions. 

Join Vanessa Berry, Sustainable Maine Program Manager for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, as she explains how this crucial program works and how it will benefit Mainers. She’ll remind us of how we passed the law and the timeline for its implementation, and share how we can take action to support this important environmental initiative. Discover how this policy supports Maine’s recycling goals and find out how you can contribute to a greener future for our state.