Date: December 10, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM ET (12:00 PM CT)
Location: Zoom

Webinar Topic: Advancing EPR in the Great Lakes Region

Co-Hosted by: Council of the Great Lakes Region and Product Stewardship Institute

Across the Great Lakes region, conversations around Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) are moving beyond the basics toward detailed program design and implementation. This advanced session is tailored for policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders with prior exposure to EPR who are seeking deeper insights into next steps for their states and provinces.

Building on recent legislative progress in the U.S. and Canada, panelists will examine emerging best practices and critical decision points in program development. Topics will include governance models, oversight structures, eco-modulated fee schedules, data and reporting systems, and the evolving roles of municipalities and producer responsibility organizations (PROs). The session will also explore harmonization opportunities across jurisdictions, drawing lessons from Ontario’s oversight framework and U.S. packaging EPR laws already in motion.

Attendees will gain practical strategies for addressing challenges such as producer registration, performance standards, compliance auditing, and ensuring equity in access and service. The session will also look ahead to how EPR can be leveraged for broader climate and circular economy goals. 

This deep dive will provide Great Lakes leaders with actionable insights for program design and implementation, as well as a forum for peer-to-peer discussion during a moderated Q&A.