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CAA Submits California EPR Plan as CEO Jeff Fielkow Departs
Circular Action Alliance submits its revised California extended producer responsibility plan to CalRecycle while announcing the departure of CEO Jeff Fielkow.
- What happened
- Circular Action Alliance sent its revised California extended producer responsibility plan, built on post-June cost data and May producer reports, to CalRecycle. One day after the plan submission, the organization announced that CEO Jeff Fielkow is moving on.
- Why it matters
- The submitted plan will count as approved even if conditions are attached, establishing the regulatory framework and proposed 2027 EPR fees for packaging producers operating in the state.
- Who is affected
- Brand-owner packaging buyers, materials suppliers, and producers selling goods in California.
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- CAA Proposes 2027 California EPR Fees as CEO Fielkow Steps Down — Published Content Feed | Packaging World
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