California SB 343 update recognizes carton recyclability
July 16, 2026
New data shows that cartons are sorted for recycling by material recovery facilities serving 62 percent of California counties.
Following Up on the Complaint Challenging California’s EPR Statut
July 15, 2026
The statute stablishes a new recycling framework that generally shifts costs of managing covered paper and plastic packaging from local jurisdictions … Learn more: https://www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa=t&url=https://natlawreview.com/article/seventeen-states-and-trade-association-challenge-californias-extended-producer&ct=ga&cd=CAIyHGY3ZmNjODAxYTMxMDJlNjY6Y29tOmVuOlVTOlI&usg=AOvVaw1FeRKtAN85PAs9FGRARjLj
Building the infrastructure behind EPR
July 14, 2026
Editor’s note: For a deeper look at how CAA grew from a startup with zero employees to the backbone of US packaging EPR policy, read
Inside NAW’s constitutional case against packaging EPR
July 13, 2026
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) spent months fighting Oregon’s EPR law, which eventually was partially blocked in court, and now it wants the same
California agriculture seeks SB 54 repeal
July 12, 2026
A coalition of California agricultural industry groups is pressing Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers to repeal and replace SB 54, arguing the packaging extended
California increases PET market payments
July 11, 2026
California PET processors received a much-needed shot in the arm this week, as a bill updating a market incentive payments program was signed into law.
California’s landmark anti-plastics law sparks anger as 17 states move to sue | Plastics | The Guardian
July 10, 2026
Ambitious plan to phase out single-use plastic opposed by chemicals industry – while green groups say law too timid Source: California’s landmark anti-plastics law sparks
17 States Sue California Over Plastic Packaging Law
July 8, 2026
A coalition of 17 states, plus a trade association representing U.S. wholesalers and distributors, has sued California to block the enforcement of a recycling law
Compliance push drives new Republic organics facility
July 7, 2026
Construction has started at Republic Services’ sustainability park in San Bernardino, California. The facility will process organics, with a focus on expanding composting capacity across
California packaging EPR budget expected to exceed $9B in next 5 years | Waste Dive
July 6, 2026
Circular Action Alliance hit a key milestone Monday, submitting its draft program plan with new details on SB 54 implementation. It proposes pushing back a certain