This presentation takes a more in-depth look at the complex issue of packaging. The first EPR program ever created were focused on managing and reducing packaging waste. These slides include brief information the problems of packaging and on how voluntary and mandatory programs are working in other jurisdictions.

9. Lawmakers, environmentalists & major companies decided we needed a new approach

13. Doing more with less From the company’s perspective: “ sales have exceeded expectations and now account for over 10% of all our milk sales - which demonstrates that customers really like the lower packaged version.” One of the largest grocers in the UK recently introduced a milk jug that uses 75% less packaging (and reduces costs) Saving 900 tones of virgin packaging

18. EU Packaging Directive applies to: & Transit Packaging Primary Packaging Secondary Packaging contains final goods used to deliver goods from the manufacturer to the retailer used to ship raw materials & goods

21. What’s Next? Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging in the US?