Learning From Maine and Oregon’s EPR Programs

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Feb 9, 2026, 7:00 am113 ptsTrending
Maine was the first U.S. state to pass Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation for packaging in July 2021, with Oregon following soon after. This marked a major shift in American recycling policy. Four years later, both states have hit important milestones that show both the potential and the…

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Learning From Maine and Oregon’s EPR Programs

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