National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition

🌟 Looking Ahead: NLCRC’s Strategic Priorities for 2025 🌟 As we gear up for 2025, the National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition (NLCRC) is focused on establishing solutions for the recovery and recycling of packaging for petroleum-based and related products utilized in transportation and industrial applications. Here's what's on our agenda: 🔹 Monitoring and assessing the evolving legislative landscape in the U.S. 🔹 Develop a comprehensive overview of the total volume of packaging material by state to better understand product portfolios and recyclability, thereby more effectively addressing EPR compliance. 🔹Exploring more circular options for petroleum and related packaging. 🔹Engaging in industry forums to educate value chain stakeholders on EPR will remain a priority. 🔹 Support multiple processing solutions, including chemical recycling and the verification of recycled content, to reduce the barriers to recycling infrastructure development. Our approach is rooted in collective action—working together to create real, scalable solutions for a sustainable future. 💡 Learn more about how NLCRC is driving innovation and sustainability in packaging recovery and recycling. https://bit.ly/3j9Kz8R #CircularEconomy #EPR #Sustainability #RecyclingSolutions

Recap: Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the U.S. In 2024, Minnesota joined California, Colorado, Maine, and Oregon with packaging EPR laws, marking a significant shift in the U.S. legislative landscape. Vermont also introduced an EPR law for household hazardous waste (HHW). These laws require Producers and Brand Owners to join Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) or Stewardship Organizations (SOs) and comply with state-specific rules. 🤔 Curious about EPR and its implications for your business? Dive into our Packaging EPR series to explore: - What EPR is and why it matters - EPR's impact across the packaging value chain - How to prepare for reporting and compliance The NLCRC is helping to navigate EPR and advance circularity for petroleum-based packaging. Read more: https://bit.ly/4fjE64A #EPR #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #EPRCompliance

📦 EPR Compliance: Who Needs to Prepare for 2025? Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements are here, and compliance means tracking and reporting key data. As Brand Owners, understanding what data to collect and how to report is critical for meeting 2025 requirements. Prepare now to stay ahead of EPR compliance obligations and drive sustainable packaging solutions. Learn more in our blog post: https://lnkd.in/g-EEqfMf #EPR #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #PackagingCompliance

🎄 A Holiday Reflection: Past, Present, and Future of Plastic Packaging 🎄 As we revisit the timeless lessons of A Christmas Carol, let’s reflect on the story’s journey through the past, present, and future—and how it mirrors the challenges and opportunities of addressing plastic packaging in the petroleum industry. - The Past: A time when packaging was often designed without the end-of-life in mind, leaving a legacy of waste and environmental impact. - The Present: Growing awareness of sustainability challenges, driving collective efforts to tackle plastic packaging issues head-on. - The Future: A vision of circularity, where innovative solutions and collaboration transform packaging into a resource rather than waste. The NLCRC members are taking proactive steps to accelerate the achievement of packaging recycling solutions for our Industry that drive circularity. 🎁 Explore how our members are leading the way. Read a favorite post, How NLCRC Members Are Advancing Petroleum Packaging Solutions https://bit.ly/3PcCAaq #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #RecyclingSolutions #PackagingInnovation #EPR

🤔 Who Holds the Responsibility for EPR Compliance? As we prepare for 2025, the role of Brand Owners and Private Packagers in meeting Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements has never been more crucial. EPR shifts the responsibility of post-consumer packaging management from local governments to Producers—typically Brand Owners or their licensees—who are accountable for the entire lifecycle of packaging, from collection and recycling to final disposal. For Private Packagers, the stakes are equally high. When Private Packagers own the brand, they also take on the Producer role under EPR regulations, emphasizing the need for collaborative solutions to ensure compliance and advance sustainability goals. As EPR continues to reshape the landscape of packaging management, planning for 2025 means taking proactive steps to address regulatory demands and develop circular solutions. 💡 Discover how Brand Owners and Private Packagers can work together to navigate EPR challenges: https://bit.ly/3YdmDUM #Sustainability #EPR #CircularEconomy #PackagingSolutions #RegulatoryCompliance #PlanningFor2025

🌍 Preparing for EPR: Lessons from Canada’s Success 🇨🇦 As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation continues to expand across the U.S., with packaging laws now in place in California, Colorado, Maine, Oregon, Minnesota, and Vermont, there’s a lot we can learn from Canada’s well-established EPR systems. At the NLCRC’s fall meeting in Montreal, hosted by RPM eco, Integrated management system for recyclables, members experienced Canada’s EPR program in action through a unique field tour. From commercial oil change centers to municipal drop-off sites and recycling facilities, members witnessed the entire lifecycle of post-consumer material collection, processing, and recycling. Here are three key takeaways U.S. companies can apply as they prepare for EPR reporting deadlines in 2025: - Knowledge is Power - Accessibility Drives Participation - The Power of Collective Action As EPR laws shape the future of packaging in the U.S., the NLCRC is committed to supporting members and the value chain in navigating this regulatory shift. Read the full post and insights: https://bit.ly/3VibvFq #EPR #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Collaboration #RecyclingInnovation

📊 Packaging EPR Compliance: Is Your Organization Ready for 2025? With 2025 on the horizon, preparedness for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting is more critical than ever. Evolving regulations require robust data collection and accurate reporting to ensure compliance and support sustainable packaging solutions. In our latest blog post, we share practical tips on how to collect data effectively and prepare for EPR reporting as you plan for the year ahead. Get ready for 2025 with our insights here: https://bit.ly/3YRptQQ #EPR #CircularEconomy #2025Planning #Sustainability #Packaging #Recycling

🌍 Understanding the Changing Legislative Landscape: A Call to Action 🌍 The National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition (NLCRC) is featured in the December/January issue of ILMA (Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association)'s Compoundings Magazine, offering critical insights into the evolving legislative landscape surrounding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). In the article (page 27), Tristan Steichen, NLCRC's Executive Director, highlights the importance of proactive engagement across the full value chain. As EPR legislation continues to shape our industry, collaboration among stakeholders—from manufacturers to end-users—is vital to meeting compliance requirements and advancing sustainability goals. This feature emphasizes the need for a unified approach, ensuring that everyone, from policymakers to industry leaders, plays a role in building a circular economy. 📖 Explore the full article: https://bit.ly/3BivTQc #CircularEconomy #EPRLegislation #SustainabilityLeadership #Recycling

🌟 Looking Ahead to 2025: NLCRC’s Strategic Focus 🌟 The National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition (NLCRC) is paving the way for scalable solutions in the recovery and recycling of packaging for petroleum-based and related products in transportation and industrial applications. Here's how we’re driving change in 2025: 🔹 Tracking U.S. legislative developments to stay ahead of the evolving regulatory landscape. 🔹 Building state-specific packaging data to enhance recyclability and meet EPR compliance requirements. 🔹 Innovating circular solutions for petroleum and related packaging to reduce waste. 🔹 Educating stakeholders on EPR through active engagement in industry forums. 🔹 Supporting diverse recycling technologies, such as chemical recycling and verifying recycled content, to address infrastructure challenges. With collective action at our core, NLCRC is committed to creating impactful, sustainable outcomes that move us closer to a circular future. 💡 Discover how we’re fostering innovation and sustainability in packaging recovery: https://bit.ly/3j9Kz8R #CircularEconomy #EPR #RecyclingSolutions #Sustainability #SustainablePackaging

Lessons from Canada: How Collaboration and Investment Are Shaping the Future of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the U.S. The path to sustainable packaging solutions often begins with collaboration. In our latest blog post, we explore how Canada’s approach to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) offers valuable lessons for advancing circular economy goals in the U.S. Key insights include: - The critical role of partnerships between businesses and stakeholders. - Innovative investment strategies that drive EPR progress. - How these lessons can inspire actionable change in U.S. EPR programs. Dive into the details - read the full blog post: https://bit.ly/3VibvFq #EPR #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Collaboration #SustainablePackaging