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California’s EPR numbers shift while federal rules stay open

November 12, 2026 by PPWREU Desk

Technician seen from behind weighing plain plastic tubs, film pouches and closures on a precision balance at a bright laboratory bench.

California’s SB 54 baseline has fallen and is due for correction, 2027 fees are published, midterms leave state EPR on schedule, and Congress, EPA and USDA remain at the edges.

California’s lower SB 54 baseline: what it means for producers

November 4, 2026 by PPWREU Desk

A technician seen from behind weighs and tests plain plastic tubs and film samples on a bright laboratory bench with a balance and tensile tester.

CalRecycle has reportedly cut the plastic baseline that sets California’s 25% reduction target. What changed, what stays unconfirmed, and what packaging teams should check before the plan decision.