Elizabeth Stone

The week of July 13, the constitutional collision over extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws reached a crescendo in the District of Oregon. Starting on July 13, 2026, five days and approximately 34 hours of testimony...more Thousands of producers currently writing checks to Circular Action Alliance (CAA) under Oregon’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law may soon have grounds to stop, at least temporarily....more On June 22, 2026, 17 states, led by Nebraska, along with the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), sued California regulators and the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) in federal court, seeking to invalidate the...more State‑driven regulation continues to shape product stewardship requirements, with California setting standards that may influence compliance strategies nationwide. Companies should review recyclability claims, PFAS use,...more