Bill Shifts Recycling Costs to Companies

What’s happening? Maine Legislature passed LD 1541 (2021 | ME) that shifts part of the cost of recycling packaging onto the producer. It’s the first time an extended producer responsibility program passed a state Legislature.

Why is this important? Similar programs in Canada and the EU improve municipal recycling at no extra cost to consumers

How will this be important? Maine included exceptions for small businesses

Resource Recycling | Maine lawmakers approve first-in-nation packaging EPR bill