Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) is proud to contribute to industry dialogue by sharing real-world insights from our experience supporting EPR programs, compliance strategies, and operational implementation across multiple jurisdictions. In the coming months, members of our team will be speaking at several industry events, offering practical perspectives on what it takes to turn policy into practice.
Here’s where you can hear directly from RLG.
Upcoming RLG Speaking Engagements
RLG experts will participate in panels, presentations, and workshops addressing today’s most pressing challenges in extended producer responsibility, recycling compliance, and reverse logistics.
Confirmed speaking engagements, webinars, and presentations include:
Webinar – EPR Watchlist: The Legislation That Will Shape 2026 – January 21, 2026 | Virtual (Zoom)
- Date/Time: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 | 1:00 PM EST
- Who can attend: Anyone (register with business email to receive bonus resources)
- Speakers: Jade Bassler, Compliance and Sustainability Specialist, RLG | Kristen Kelly, Environmental Compliance Coordinator, RLG | Aimee Campanella, Development Director – Textiles EPR, Reconomy
- 2026 is shaping up to be a big year for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in North America. Join RLG’s compliance experts for an insight-driven update on the laws we’re tracking for the year ahead.
Presentation: Cosmetics EPR Compliance in 2026: Updates, Best Practices & Live Q&A – January 22, 2026 | Virtual
- Date/Time: January 22, 2026 | 12:00 PM (ET)
- Who can attend: Cosmetics Alliance Members
- Speakers: Jade Bassler, Compliance and Sustainability Specialist, RLG | Ashar Niaz, Business Development Manager, RLG
- The Cosmetics Alliance is pleased to partner with RLG for an exclusive members-only lunch & learn webinar focused on the key regulatory changes coming in 2026 that will impact Canada’s cosmetics industry. This practical and informative session will provide brands with an overview of upcoming federal and provincial EPR updates, dedicating time to address your own most pressing compliance questions.
Food Packaging Summit 2026 – February 18 – 19, 2026 | Orange County, California, USA
- Session Title: Fast Track to EPR Compliance
- Date/Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 2:30-2:55 PM
- Who can attend: Conference attendees
- Speaker: Tina Nguyen, Reverse Logistics Group (RLG)
- This session will focus on helping producers navigate the rapidly evolving EPR landscape across the U.S. and Canada. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the key risks associated with non-compliance, along with a practical, step-by-step approach to streamlining Extended Producer Responsibility reporting. Tina will also share proven compliance tips, including data best practices and strategies to avoid common reporting missteps.
Textile Recovery Summit 2026 – February 23 – 25, 2026 | San Diego, California, USA
- Session Title: Textile EPR Clinic
- Date/Time: February 24, 2026 | 10:30 AM–11:30 AM
- Who can attend: Conference attendees
- Speaker: Andriana Kontovrakis, Director of EPR Solutions, Reverse Logistics Group
- This interactive session invites attendees to bring their most pressing textile EPR questions to the table. Following an exclusive presentation from CalRecycle on the California Responsible Textile Recovery Act, participants will engage in a fast-paced, clinic-style discussion led by Dr. Joanne Brasch of CPSC. Stakeholders across the value chain—including recyclers, brands, and local governments—will receive expert guidance on compliance challenges, infrastructure gaps, and policy considerations, with opportunities for live audience participation and open Q&A.
Resource Recycling Conference 2026 – February 23 – 25, 2026 | San Diego, California, USA
- Session Title: Beyond Packaging: Early Lessons from New EPR Programs for Hard-to-Recycle Products
- Date/Time: February 24, 2026 | 4:00 – 5:00 PM
- Who can attend: Conference attendees
- Speaker: Sarah Bonvallet, Operations Program Coordinator, Reverse Logistics Group
- This session examines emerging nonpackaging EPR programs in Minnesota, Vermont, and California, highlighting how EPR is being applied to hard-to-recycle materials through different program structures, funding models, and stakeholder roles. It will share early implementation insights, challenges, and outcomes, offering attendees practical takeaways on how nonpackaging EPR can strengthen local systems and inform future product stewardship policy.
Each session reflects RLG’s hands-on experience helping producers and organizations navigate complex regulatory and operational landscapes.
Join the Conversation
If you’re attending one of these events, we encourage you to join our sessions and connect with our speakers. We look forward to sharing insights, answering questions, and engaging in meaningful discussion with industry peers.
