Dive into the Future of Packaging EPR at RLG’s Virtual Conference: Think Circular North America #TCNA

Dive into the Future of Packaging EPR at RLG’s Virtual Conference: Think Circular North America #TCNA

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Are you doing business in the United States or Canada? With Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging on the rise, join us at Think Circular North America to ensure your company stays compliant. 

This half-day event will address your critical questions about packaging EPR laws and data management, and help fill in any gaps in your knowledge. 

As EPR laws for packaging gain traction across the US and Canada, you may have questions such as: 

  • Which types of businesses are impacted by packaging EPR laws? 
  • What products are covered by EPR laws in the US and Canada? 
  • What does compliance with EPR laws involve? 
  • What will EPR fees cost my business? 
  • How can I lower EPR fees? 
  • What packaging data must I report, and what are the consequences of not reporting it? 

Our upcoming virtual conference will provide answers to these questions and more. Don’t miss out!

Register now to benefit from our early bird discount. Use code EarlyBird150 for discounted tickets. Act fast—prices return to normal after August 22nd. 

Think Circular: Navigating Packaging EPR Laws in North America

The #TCNA conference provides an exceptional chance for businesses potentially impacted by EPR packaging laws. As a virtual event, RLG can deliver comprehensive insights at a fraction of the cost compared to in-person conferences. 

Broadcast live from our Toronto studio, the sessions are accessible from anywhere in the world. 

Listen to legislative experts, leading brands, consultants, and others as they share essential strategies for navigating and simplifying compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility packaging laws. 

Date: September 17th

Time: 1pm to 5pm EST

Location: From the comfort of your favorite chair

Why Should You Attend Think Circular North America?

  • Learn from Experts: Acquire best practices from industry leaders and leading brands. 
  • Demystify the Laws: Gain clarity on your company’s role within EPR policies. 
  • Avoid Penalties: Understand key deadlines and essential compliance requirements. 
  • Leverage Packaging Data: Identify opportunities to cut down on packaging and EPR fees. 
  • Geek Out on Tech: Explore the latest innovations in circularity. 

Who Should Attend Think Circular North America?

In both the United States and Canada, there is no uniform approach to assigning responsibility for EPR packaging compliance within organizations. While some companies may rely on general counsel for these activities, others might have dedicated roles focused on sustainability and legal compliance. 

The following professionals would gain valuable insights from attending Think Circular North America: 

  • Circularity Specialists 
  • Compliance Officers 
  • Data Scientists 
  • Government Affairs Representatives 
  • Legal Counsel 
  • Public Policy Experts 
  • Regulatory Analysts 
  • Sustainability Experts 
  • And more! 

 EPR packaging laws can be complex, but Think Circular North America will help clarify these complexities and provide practical advice to enhance your business’s compliance efforts. 

Think Circular Live events are a collaboration among Reconomy, RLG’s parent company, and our Reconomy affinity brand Valpak. Together, our team of combined experts provide the widest possible coverage of sustainability legislation and solutions. 

To learn more about planned sessions, speakers, networking, and other opportunities, visit Think Circular North America. 

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Les Griffith - Speakers

Business Development Director
RLGA

Les Griffith is currently the Business Development Director at RLGA and is tasked with expanding the company’s data management offerings for packaging EPR in the Americas. Les has over 30 years of industry experience in Environmental Services, Extended Producer Responsibility and Reverse Distribution. Les has spent these last 30 years working with organizations to develop progressively more sustainable solutions to the management of end-of-life materials. Prior to joining RLG, Les spent eleven years at Covanta most recently serving as the Business Development Director for the Healthcare Solutions division. His group covered North and Central America and specialized in providing a suite of services to healthcare PROs, take-back services to retail pharmacy and law enforcement and environmental services to the healthcare sector and reverse distributors. Prior to Covanta Les spent 10 years at Waste Management Inc. as an Area Manager for their Healthcare Solutions group.

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Andriana Kontovrakis - Speakers

Director of Compliance Services
RLG

Andriana Kontovrakis is the Director of Compliance Services for Reverse Logistics Group’s US team.  She manages a team responsible for ensuring manufacturer and retailer customer compliance with EPR laws for electronics, batteries, packaging, household hazardous wastes, and other consumer products across the US. Along with RLG partner the Household and Commercial Products Association, she is spearheading the development of the Household Product Stewardship Alliance, a stewardship organization forming under the guidelines of Vermont’s HHW EPR law.  Prior to working with RLG, she was a Policy Analyst with the global electronics recycler Sims Lifecycle Solutions where she managed programmatic implementation and customer and supplier accounts for the US EPR compliance unit and the Deputy Director for Waste Prevention for the NYC Department of Sanitation.

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