Legacy Public Policy

Navigating The Evolving Packaging Landscape

Legacy Public Policy is a Washington, DC based consulting firm that specializes in helping clients effectively navigate the rapidly changing regulatory and legislative landscape affecting packaging in the United States. With expertise in Extended Producer Responsibility, recyclability labeling requirements, PFAS, and recycled content mandates, we provide strategic guidance to industry associations, non-profits, and companies to stay ahead of new policies and legislation nationwide

Extended Producer Responsibility

If you are (or represent) a manufacturer, retailer, brand owner, or distributor, you are likely affected by EPR legislation in California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon or Washington State.

Legacy Public Policy is here to help guide you through these complicated new regulations and help with the most essential questions:

Who is considered a producer?
What are the timelines for regulatory developments in each of the five states with EPR?
What is a covered product?
What packaging materials are included in these programs?
How do organizations navigate the complex requirements for producer registration, determine fees, develop reporting capabilities, and material changes/eco-modulation with the Producer Responsibility Organization?

Packaging Policy Engagement

Navigating the evolving landscape on packaging requirements is a monumental challenge.

Legacy Public Policy can help guide associations and nonprofits through the latest on:

State-specific recycled content mandates
California SB 343 recyclability labeling and chasing arrows claims
State and Environmental Protection Agency PFAS bans and regulations
Developing updates to the Federal Trade Commission Green Guides
Understanding of Federal Agency guidance on recycling, recycled content, and compostable
Legislation underway across the United States that can affect your packaging and products

Why Legacy Public Policy

Decades of government relations experience working in the consumer-packaged goods industry
Experience as a Founding Board Member of Circular Action Alliance, the first and only state-approved plastic and paper Producer Responsibility Organization in the United States
Deep understanding of recycling systems, material types, and covered products
Extensive advocacy influencing legislation and regulatory implementation of packaging policy
Skilled internal project leader for EPR, with real-world experience in corporate implementation
Leadership and Board of Director history with major packaging groups including AMERIPEN, the EPR Leadership Forum, and coalitions focused on flexible films

What Legacy Public Policy Can Do For You

Expert guidance for organizations and their membership on existing and emerging legislation and regulations on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), PFAS, labeling requirements, and recycled content mandates
Monitoring & tracking of legislation & regulation to identify opportunities for action
Advocacy support for evolving packaging legislation
Grassroots engagement & coalition building
Assistance understanding and complying with new mandates, including with a network of consulting firms to help companies manage complex fees based on material types
Engagement with the most influential and knowledgeable packaging organizations to help you stay on top of developing rules of the road

Testimonials

Dan Felton, CEO of Flexible Packaging Association

"During my time as Executive Director of AMERIPEN, the only organization exclusively focused on U.S. public policy for the entire packaging industry, I found Mark to be a passionate and trusted leader on our Board of Directors. His deep knowledge and understanding on all things packaging helped drive smart and effective policies with legislators. Mark will be an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex environment of ever-changing packaging public policy."

Jeff Fielkow, CEO of Circular Action Alliance

"Mark was a critical partner as a board member in helping establish and expand the Circular Action Alliance, the first Producer Responsibility Organization for paper and packaging in the United States. His experience and deep understanding of packaging and Extended Producer Responsibility from legislation to regulatory developments and implementation make him a valuable, thoughtful, and strategic partner for any organization navigating the evolving packaging landscape."

What's your legacy?