SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): The Washington Department of Ecology has designated Circular Action Alliance (CAA) as the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) responsible for implementing the state’s Recycling Reform Act, an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law covering residential paper and product packaging. The appointment marks a key step toward expanding recycling access and improving the efficiency of the state’s recycling system.
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Under the new role, CAA will collaborate with state regulators, producers, service providers, and local communities to build a coordinated recycling framework across Washington. The organization will assist producers in meeting legal obligations under the EPR law, including data reporting, fee management, and compliance with recycling and reuse targets.
“We are honored to be implementing Washington’s program and look forward to collaborating with producers, service providers and communities across the state,” said Jeff Fielkow, CEO of Circular Action Alliance. He added that the program will focus on delivering practical and consistent solutions that promote accountability, innovation, and responsible packaging stewardship.
With Washington’s inclusion, Circular Action Alliance now serves as the approved PRO in six states, including California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington, reflecting its growing role in managing producer responsibility programs nationwide.