EPR Watchlist: The Legislation That Will Shape 2026

EPR Watchlist: The Legislation That Will Shape 2026

Explore how EPR is changing in North America in 2026 – and stay ahead.

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Staying ahead of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations requires constant awareness of what’s coming next. EPR Watchlist: Legislation That Will Shape 2026 brought together regulatory experts to break down the legislation shaping EPR compliance across North America.  

During this expert-led session, we explored what’s confirmed, what’s emerging, and what businesses should keep on their radar as they plan for 2026 and beyond. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Key legislative developments expected to shape EPR compliance in 2026. 
  • Comprehensive North American insights on packaging, textiles, household hazardous waste, PFAS, the Canadian Federal Plastics Registry, and more. 
  • Clear breakdown of finalized regulations versus proposals still under development. 
  • Early trends and signals that could impact future compliance obligations. 
  • Practical steps to prepare now, including data and reporting readiness, crossfunctional alignment, and integrating EPR into your broader business strategy. 

FAQs Covered in the Webinar:

  • Which EPR regulations should be prioritized on the 2026 compliance roadmap? 
  • How can organizations keep up with evolving EPR requirements across multiple regions? 
  • What type of data and documentation will need to be collected or improved for upcoming EPR reporting? 
  • How will new or expanded EPR laws affect costs and internal processes? 
  • How does the Canadian Federal Plastics Registry fit into the broader EPR landscape? 

Fill out the form to watch the webinar recording and stay ahead of the regulatory changes coming your way. Discover timelines, regulatory requirements, and practical compliance strategies aligned with the EPR legislation shaping 2026. 

Disclaimer: This resource should not replace professional legal counsel—always consult qualified legal professionals for current information specific to your situation. 

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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.

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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