What is the EPR “Framework” approach?
Rather than implementing EPR through separate legislation for each product, a framework approach establishes one law that establishes EPR as policy and gives state government the authority, through regulation, to address multiple products. The state develops a public process to identify priority products, and then uses this process to select products that should be covered by a Product Stewardship Program. Framework legislation also provides state government with the authority to develop rules, set goals and targets, and establish oversight so a level playing field exists among all producers.
