Beginning January 1, 2027, packaging producers must ensure that all covered materials are:
- Recyclable or compostable, per CalRecycle definitions
- Source reduced by 25% by 2032
- Collected and processed at scale through established recycling or composting systems
- Producers will also be required to report packaging data and pay eco-modulated fees through the Circular Action Alliance (CAA), California’s approved Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO).
