Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is changing how businesses in the U.S. think about packaging. It is no longer only about creating packaging that protects products and controls costs—it is increasingly about who is responsible for packaging waste after use.
The article explains how EPR is turning packaging into a strategic financial and business decision. Manufacturers, brands, retailers, and importers need to consider recyclability, material selection, packaging complexity, lifecycle costs, and regulatory requirements when designing packaging.
Rather than viewing EPR as simply a compliance challenge, businesses can use it as an opportunity to invest in mono-material packaging, recyclable materials, lightweight solutions, recycled content, and circular packaging designs. Companies that prepare early can improve efficiency, reduce potential costs, strengthen their brands, and gain a competitive advantage. Visit: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-every-packaging-business-needs-know-epr-usa-mash-babaria-x70zc/
