.png)
CAA just released the source reduction guidance and reporting workbook. There's a lot to it. We've read it so you don't have to start from scratch. Every California producer now needs to develop an Individual Source Reduction plan, sign an enforceable agreement with CAA, and start reporting progress by May 31. The plan itself is due no later than August 1.
March 25, 2026

For pet brands, the compliance challenge has its own wrinkles. Multi-component packaging like pouches, flexible film, blister packs, and pump-top supplements each create distinct reporting obligations. Join us to know where brands are getting tripped up, how the reporting requirements differ across states, reporting timelines, and how to think about EPR as a long-term operational commitment rather than a one-time reporting exercise.
.png)
CAA just released the source reduction guidance and reporting workbook. There's a lot to it. We've read it so you don't have to start from scratch. Every California producer now needs to develop an Individual Source Reduction plan, sign an enforceable agreement with CAA, and start reporting progress by May 31. The plan itself is due no later than August 1.

Ask Us Anything Before the May 31 Deadline. If you've got questions, gaps, or things that are keeping you up at night — this is the hour to bring them. Lowell and Svetlana are hosting a live, open-floor session to help you get ready. They'll give you the candid answers to your sticky questions. No slides. No recording.

EPR Fees Aren't Fixed. Your Packaging Data Can Lower Them. EPR fees are driven by your packaging materials, and states are designing fee structures that reward brands who make smarter design choices.



