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Circular Action Alliance Submits Revised California EPR Plan

CAA has submitted a revised Extended Producer Responsibility program plan to CalRecycle featuring lower budget projections.

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What happened
Circular Action Alliance submitted its revised California Extended Producer Responsibility program plan with lower budget projections to CalRecycle on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the organization announced a CEO transition scheduled for later this year.
Why it matters
The lowered budget projections alter financial planning expectations for compliance under the state's packaging regulations.
Who is affected
Brand-owner packaging buyers, converters, and materials suppliers operating in California.

Circular Action Alliance submitted the revised plan to CalRecycle on Tuesday and followed it with the CEO transition announcement on Wednesday.

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