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The Global Plastics Treaty is delayed. Plastic isn’t.

Photo by Naja Bertolt Jensen on Unsplash The Global Plastics Treaty was expected to establish a shared global framework for

Global Plastics Treaty 2026: How it will affect packaging compliance and materials

Photo credit: IISD The Global Plastics Treaty is poised to become the most consequential global policy framework shaping packaging compliance

California SB54 EPR Fees Explained: How Material Choices Affect Producer Costs in 2026–2027

California Senate Bill 54 (SB54), the state’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), law is one of the largest and most complex

California SB54 EPR fee
estimate calculator

Estimate your brand’s potential California SB54 EPR fees using Oregon’s published 2026 producer fee data.

This calculator helps you:

  • Model indicative EPR fees by material type
  • Identify higher-cost packaging materials
  • Support early budgeting and planning ahead of 2027

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