Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Working Group
Meeting #1
Thursday, October 8, 2020 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Presentations:
- Jennifer Heaton-Jones, Housatonic Resources Recover Authority (HRRA) - What is EPR?
- Tom Metzner, CT DEEP - How Connecticut has benefited from existing EPR programs
- Scott Cassel, Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) - Common Elements of EPR
- Sarah Nichols, Natural Resources Council of Maine - EPR legislation in Maine
Meeting #2
Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 10:00am – 12:00pm
Agenda
Meeting MinutesPresentations:
- Working Group slides
- Jennifer Heaton-Jones, Housatonic Resources Recover Authority (HRRA) - HHW and Paint Collection Programs
- Lori Vitagliano, Regional Water Authority – Collection of Gas Cylinders & Tanks
- Marjaneh Zarrehparvar, Paintcare – Creation of the Paint Stewardship Program in Connecticut
Meeting #3
Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Agenda
Presentations:
- Working Group slides
- Alison Keane, Flexible Packaging Association -FPA Packaging EPR Policy
- Dan Felton, Ameripen - Packaging Recovery and Recycling Financing in the U.S
- Dylan de Thomas, The Recycling Partnership -Transforming Recycling For Good
Meeting #4
Friday, Nov 20, 2020 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Agenda
Presentations:
- Working Group Slides
- Victor Bell, Lorax EPI – Packaging EPR as a Solution for All
- David Lefebvre, Recycle BC & Canadian Stewardship Services Alliance - Recycle BC: Full Producer Responsibility
Meeting #5
Friday, Dec 4, 2020 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Agenda
Presentations:
- Working Group slides
- Kelsey Wentling, Connecticut River Conservancy - EPR for Tires
- Jennifer Heaton-Jones, HRRA - Gas Cylinder EPR Bill