Understanding EPR for Packaging in Maine

Maine’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging is a first-in-the-nation law that aims to shift the financial burden of packaging waste management from taxpayers to producers, encouraging more sustainable packaging solutions.
Join Vanessa Berry, Sustainable Maine Program Manager for the Natural Resources Council of Maine, as she explains how this crucial program works and how it will benefit Mainers. She’ll remind us of how we passed the law and the timeline for its implementation, and share how we can take action to support this important environmental initiative. Discover how this policy supports Maine’s recycling goals and find out how you can contribute to a greener future for our state.
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We really enjoyed putting this program together with Vanessa Berry from the Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM). As Maine leads the nation with the first-of-its-kind Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging law, your support is crucial to ensure its success. Here's how you can continue your education and take action:
Learn More:
Visit Maine’s Department of Environmental Protection’s EPR for Packaging page for comprehensive details: www.maine.gov/...
Read NRCM’s explanation on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging: www.nrcm.org/p...
Take Action:
Submit a Public Comment: Let the Department of Environmental Protection know how important this program is to Mainers. The comment period is open until August 26th. Submit your comment here: nrcm.salsalabs...
Engage Locally: Are you passionate about this issue as a private citizen? Consider discussing it with your town officials. Share this Lunch & Learn with them and utilize NRCM’s advocacy resources and their municipalities fact sheet to facilitate the conversation. Depending on your municipality, you might reach out to the recycling committee, the town manager, or the public works department: www.nrcm.org/p... and: www.nrcm.org/w...
Ask Them:
Are you following the EPR for Packaging rulemaking process?
What steps are we taking to prepare for reimbursement for materials to reduce our tax burden?
Is our municipality planning to enroll in this program? If not, encourage them to contact NRCM or the Department of Environmental Protection to get all the information they need.
Connect with Vanessa:
Have additional questions? Reach out to Vanessa at [e-mail].