Colorado’s EPR Deadline: Why Brands Must Report Now
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Today on Packaging Today, Evelio Mattos, Cory Connors, and Adam Peek break down Colorado’s looming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting deadline—and why brands selling packaging, paper products, or foodware into the state need to act now.We’ll unpack:What the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) actually does.Why this July 31st deadline matters beyond Colorado.How your packaging data will be used to calculate next year’s Producer Fee Rate Schedule.And why reporting isn’t just a legal checkbox—it’s your ticket to shaping how recycling systems work in the future.Plus, we discuss what this means for brands navigating multiple EPR laws across the U.S., and what you can do today to stay ahead of compliance chaos.If you thought the EPR storm was still on the horizon… it’s already here.