California
SB 54
Permanent regulations became effective May 1, 2026. CalRecycle identifies Circular Action Alliance as the first approved PRO.
US Packaging EPR State Tracker
A source-linked operating reference for major state packaging producer-responsibility programs currently covered by the Emissa regulatory library. Status labels summarize implementation—not legal applicability.
Oregon
Recycling Modernization Act
Oregon DEQ states program changes began in July 2025; covered producers generally register, report and pay through an approved PRO unless exempt.
Maine
Stewardship Program for Packaging
Maine DEP is working through Stewardship Organization selection and says a revised implementation schedule will follow.
Minnesota
Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act
MPCA is building the statewide program through rulemaking, needs assessment and stewardship planning.
Maryland
Packaging and Paper Products — Producer Responsibility Plans Act
MDE states implementing regulations became effective May 25, 2026 and identifies Circular Action Alliance as the approved PRO.
Colorado
HB 22-1355
Colorado CDPHE describes a statewide producer-responsibility program for packaging, paper products and food service ware.
What a producer should centralize before reporting.
Packaging master
Product, component, material, weight, format, supplier and market relationships.
Producer status
Entity, brand, exemption or exclusion basis, PRO relationship and effective period.
Source evidence
Supplier specifications, calculation inputs, review history and the exact values released externally.
Run state EPR from one packaging data layer.
Emissa is designed to separate reusable product and packaging data from changing jurisdiction requirements.
See the EPR operating model