Report calls for cohesive national policies to advance circularity, including standardized recycling definitions, extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs, and updated recycling data.
Earlier this year, CAA was selected as the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) to help all producers of single-use packaging meet the requirements of California’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law.
Increasing regulations surrounding plastics have pushed the food and beverage industry to explore new materials and strategies to reduce its reliance on plastic. Consumers are also looking for alternatives as their concerns about sustainability move to the forefront of their buying decisions.
In a just-released report, Capstone Partners notes that portfolio realignment fueled a significant portion of deal activity in early 2024. Global sustainability initiatives represent another significant factor driving mergers and acquisitions.
Recommendation echoes testimony before Congress in March that the most significant barrier to a successful national packaging EPR program is the lack of national harmonization.
The company’s unique containers could save over 80% on upcoming EPR taxes. Their lightweight design cuts transportation costs, making them ideal for wine samples and by-the-glass programs in restaurants and pubs, all while preserving the quality of the wine.
recycle:me offers partners a truly collaborative approach to tackling the beauty industry’s waste problem, which sees an estimated 120 million units of packaging thrown away each year.
