The Recycling Paradox: Why Oregon’s Ambitious EPR Law Faces a Regulatory Reckoning
Oregon’s implementation of its Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policy, anchored by the 2021 Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (PPRMA), represents one of the most ambitious legislative attempts in the United States to transition toward a circular economy. By shifting the financial burden of waste management from local municipalities to the producers of packaging and…
