FJC PACKAGING CONSULTANTS

The packaging industry is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades. Brands and manufacturers face mounting pressure to shift from traditional materials to recyclable, compostable, and lower-impact alternatives — while navigating a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

 

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are now a reality. Seven states (California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington) have enacted comprehensive packaging EPR programs, with more states actively advancing similar legislation. These laws shift the financial and operational responsibility for collecting, sorting, recycling, and disposing of packaging from municipalities to the producers who put it into the market.

 

This means brands must now:

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• Track and report detailed packaging data by material type, weight, and sales volume

• Pay eco-modulated fees based on how recyclable or sustainable their packaging is

• Reduce overall packaging waste and improve end-of-life performance

• Meet increasingly strict recyclability and recycled-content targets

 

For companies without organized material data, compliance can feel overwhelming — turning into a costly scramble with risk of penalties and supply chain disruptions.

 

That’s Where We Excel

 

We help you turn sustainability and EPR compliance into a competitive advantage. With decades of experience in flexible packaging and material science, we guide you through:

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• Sustainable material selection — transitioning to mono-material structures, high-recyclable laminates, compostable films, and bio-based options that still meet your product protection and performance needs.

• Design for recyclability & circularity — optimizing structures to lower EPR fees while maintaining shelf life, barrier properties, and consumer convenience.

• Data readiness & compliance strategy — building the accurate material inventories and reporting systems required for EPR programs.

• Holistic roadmap development — balancing sustainability goals with cost, functionality, and regulatory requirements across multiple states.

 

Whether you’re proactively future-proofing your portfolio or responding to immediate EPR deadlines in 2026 and beyond, we partner with your team to develop practical, high-performing solutions that reduce risk, control costs, and strengthen your brand reputation.

 

The shift to sustainable packaging isn’t coming — it’s here. Let’s make it work for your business instead of against it.