AF&PA urges recycling exclusion from EPR - pulpapernews.com

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) is actively lobbying against the inclusion of recycling in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes. EPR laws place financial responsibility for managing product end-of-life on producers. The AF&PA argues that current recycling infrastructure is not equipped to handle all paper-based packaging effectively, and that EPR mandates without sufficient recycling capacity could lead to unintended consequences, potentially hindering actual recycling efforts. They advocate for policies that support and build robust recycling systems before implementing broad EPR mandates for paper packaging, emphasizing a focus on improving recyclability and collection rates.

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Understanding evolving EPR regulations is crucial as they can influence material choices and potentially impact the cost and availability of packaging machinery designed for specific materials, influencing long-term operational investments.

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