H.B. Fuller says expanding EPR laws increase pressure for recyclable packaging
FUL•H.B. Fuller says seven U.S. states have enacted packaging producer-responsibility laws, while seven more introduced packaging legislation in 2026. The company says eco-modulated fees and shared design standards can encourage recyclable packaging and ease compliance for brands.
1. Packaging law changes
H.B. Fuller’s packaging industry analysis highlights expanding North American producer-responsibility laws that shift waste-management costs to packaging producers. Eco-modulated fees link producers’ financial obligations to how well packaging works with recycling infrastructure, while common design standards and harmonized labeling can reduce compliance complexity across jurisdictions.
