RLG is partnering with the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) to present an upcoming webinar focused on one of the most overlooked — yet highly impactful — drivers of packaging EPR costs: covered material category selection.
As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations expand across the U.S., packaging decisions are no longer just operational: they’re financial. The way materials are categorized under EPR programs can significantly influence compliance costs, reporting accuracy, and long-term program strategy.
On March 23rd at 2 pm EST, this session will explore how companies can take a more informed and strategic approach to material categorization to unlock cost savings while strengthening compliance readiness.
What You’ll Gain
With packaging EPR laws already active, producers are now required to report packaging data and pay fees based on material type and weight. This makes packaging intelligence essential.
In this session, RLG will share practical insights on:
- How covered material categories impact EPR fee exposure
- Why classification strategy is becoming a key cost lever
- How packaging structure and composition affect financial outcomes
- Opportunities to reduce unnecessary fees through smarter categorization
- Ways to improve reporting confidence across multiple states
- How to align packaging decisions with long-term compliance strategy
Meet the Experts
Kristen Kelly – Environmental Compliance Coordinator, RLG
Kristen is an Environmental Compliance Coordinator at RLG with a background in sustainable development, ESG reporting, and environmental policy. She holds a Master’s in International Development, specializing in Environmental Politics and Social Impact in the Private Sector. Kristen is passionate about making sustainability, circular economies, and EPR laws more accessible and actionable for diverse stakeholders.
Rebecca Schwartz Altholz – Commercial Development Manager, RLG
Rebecca Schwartz Altholz is a Business Development Manager at RLG. She works with prospects and customers to provide expert knowledge on the EPR laws for producers. Rebecca engages with producers to understand their responsibilities for reporting under the US’s packaging EPR laws and ensuring that all deadlines and regulatory requirements are met. Rebecca has her Master’s in Sustainability Management from Columbia Climate School.
Register Today!
This webinar is open to the broader apparel and footwear community regardless of membership and offers valuable insight for any organization navigating EPR requirements.
Register here to secure your spot.
