1. EPR – Problem-Solving Panel Scott Klag – Metro Sego Jackson – Seattle Public Utilities Dave Galvin – LHWMP in King County

2. 2 product stewardship manufacturer (“producer”) responsibility other government regulatory programs voluntary programs mandatory programs (e.g., EPR)

3. 3 EPR law trends in the U.S. since 2002

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5. 88 * epr laws in 33 states (including carpet, cell phones, agricultural pesticide containers, refrigerants + one “framework” law) 4911 13 15 24 5 3 *not including 11 container deposit laws 4