RLG Has Joined California Retailers Association
RLG is pleased to announce membership in the California Retailers Association. With increasing emphasis on EPR in California, RLG is dedicated to supporting businesses with EPR compliance and data collection/management. Membership in CRA complements RLG’s other extensive activities with trade associations across the US and Canada in supporting businesses with EPR.
About The California Retailers Association
The California Retailers Association (CRA) is a statewide trade association representing all segments of the retail industry, from large national chains to small independent businesses. Through its advocacy and education efforts, CRA works to ensure a vibrant, competitive, and responsible retail sector across the state.
Overview of EPR Laws in California
California has been at the forefront of implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, which shift the responsibility of managing a product’s lifecycle—from design to disposal—to the producers. This approach aims to reduce environmental impacts and promote sustainable product design.
One of the most significant EPR laws in California is Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), also known as the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act. Signed into law in 2022, SB 54 mandates that producers play a larger role in managing the end-of-life of the materials they put on to the market.
In addition to packaging, California has expanded EPR to other product categories. Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, introduces the nation’s first EPR framework for textiles. This law requires producers of apparel and textiles to establish Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) responsible for the collection, repair, reuse, and recycling of their products, with full implementation expected by 2030.
These EPR initiatives are administered by CalRecycle, California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, which oversees the development and enforcement of regulations to ensure compliance and progress toward the state’s sustainability goals.
About RLG
Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) is a global provider of circular economy solutions, helping companies navigate Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements and supporting Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) with strategic planning, IT systems, and operational management. With more than 4,000 clients across 80 countries and three decades of experience, RLG delivers trusted expertise in circularity.
In North America, we specialize in EPR compliance services for packaging, batteries, and WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment). We also work closely with PROs active in both the U.S. and Canada. Our data management services cover the entire EPR lifecycle—from collection and verification to reporting—managing a robust database of over 58 million SKUs. Our scalable, tech-enabled, and people-powered solutions are designed for efficiency and impact.
RLG is part of the Reconomy, a global leader in circular services, supporting more than 22,000 companies worldwide. With innovation at our core and collaboration as our approach, we’re working toward a future where every resource stays in use and nothing goes to waste.
