EPR in the United States: Understanding What’s Next for Businesses
• 10:30AM - 11:00AM • Workshop Room 4
Jason will discuss the evolution of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the U.S. He’ll delve into the core principles of EPR, the current adoption status across states, and the major challenges posed by the complex political landscape.
Presented by:
Jason Bergquist RecycleMe
Jason Bergquist is the Vice President of US Operations at RecycleMe, the consulting division of Reclay Group International. With over 35 years of expertise, Jason has led commercial and municipal waste divisions, material recovery operations, and bottle bill redemption in Maine, New York, and California. Throughout his career, he has worked in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and brings a global perspective to recycling. He holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from John F. Kennedy University of Law and has advised on Superfund compliance, beverage container deposit law and hazardous waste management.
Jason Bergquist is the Vice President of US Operations at RecycleMe, the consulting division of Reclay Group International. With over 35 years of expertise, Jason has led commercial and municipal waste divisions, material recovery operations, and bottle bill redemption in Maine, New York, and California. Throughout his career, he has worked in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and brings a global perspective to recycling. He holds a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from John F. Kennedy University of Law and has advised on Superfund compliance, beverage container deposit law and hazardous waste management.