Policy & Regulation Resources
The U.S. Plastics Pact monitors and engages with the evolving regulatory landscape to help Activators and
policymakers navigate, prepare for, and influence the policies driving systemic change in plastics and packaging.
Explore our positions and analyses on the legislation, extended producer responsibility frameworks, and supportive
policies shaping the circular economy.
Extended Producer
Responsibility Policy
Position Paper
A consensus-built framework to guide policymakers as states consider EPR legislation for plastic packaging. Outlines six key policy levers for effective, equitable, and implementable programs, developed with brands, retailers, recyclers, NGOs, and government entities across the packaging value chain.
Reuse Policy
Guidance
A practical framework for advancing reuse policy at the local, state, and federal levels. Covers available policy levers, from mandates and EPR integration to standardization and tax incentives, with guidance on equity, health and safety, and implementation considerations.
U.S. Plastics Pact
Supportive Policies
An overview (published in 2022) of the three policy mechanisms the U.S. Plastics Pact views as essential to a circular economy for plastics: extended producer responsibility (EPR), deposit return systems (DRS), and postconsumer recycled content (PCR) mandates. Includes design principles and key considerations for each.