H.B. Fuller says expanding EPR laws increase pressure for recyclable packaging

• H.B. Fuller’s packaging industry analysis highlights expanding North American producer-responsibility laws that shift packaging waste-management costs to producers.
• Seven US states have enacted packaging producer-responsibility laws; seven more introduced packaging legislation in 2026.
• Eco-modulated fees incentivize recyclable packaging designs, linking producers’ financial obligations to compatibility with recycling infrastructure.
• Common recycling design standards and harmonized labeling can reduce compliance complexity for brands selling across jurisdictions.

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