EPR: WHAT IT MEANS FOR CALIFORNIA MANUFACTURERS
By William Jones, Sustainability Director, Repsco
Are you prepared for California’s SB54? Failure to comply with the state’s Plastic Pollution Prevention & Packaging Producer Responsibility Act could cost manufacturers, distributors, and retailers up to $50,000 per day in penalties.
Signed into law in 2022, SB54 places responsibility for plastic waste management directly on producers. Companies that make, distribute, or sell packaging materials must now meet strict reporting requirements and steadily increasing recycled content thresholds. Non-compliance brings more than fines and it can also damage reputation and disrupt operations.
At REPSCO, we’ve built compliance into innovation. Our 100% recycled SuperSlip Sheets were developed to help companies meet and exceed SB54 requirements. They are carbon-negative, lightweight, fully recyclable, and part of a closed-loop system where clients receive credit for returned sheets. The result: lower costs, reduced waste, and measurable sustainability gains.
What may feel like a regulatory burden can become an opportunity to strengthen efficiency and environmental performance. SB54 is here to stay, and companies that act now will protect their bottom line while meeting California’s strict standards.
If your business uses packaging materials, now is the time to evaluate your compliance strategy. Contact REPSCO today to learn how our SuperSlip Sheets can keep your operations efficient, compliant, and sustainable.
Based in Modesto, California, REPSCO is a green-based manufacturer specializing in 100% recycled HDPE SuperSlip Sheets. We help businesses reduce their carbon footprint while staying ahead of today’s regulatory environment.