Colorado EPR
& Packaging
What businesses need to know
Should you comply with the latest Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations?
If you sell or distribute packaged goods in Colorado, you’re likely in scope of the Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act
Key Obligations
- Submit data on packaging types and quantities for fee calculation
- Pay eco-modulated fees (fees vary based on recyclability and material type)
- Participate in statewide recycling system funding and compliance reportings
Who must comply
- Brand owners whose products are sold in Colorado
- Manufacturers introducing packaging or paper products into the Colorado market
- Importers and distributors of packaged goods into Colorado
- E-commerce platforms selling packaged goods to Colorado consumers
Data to collect
Materials & Weights
- Material types (plastic, paper, metal, glass, and food serviceware)
- Weight per unit of packaging
- Breakdown by category
Product Details
- SKU information
- Product categories
- Units sold in Colorado
- Brand ownership confirmation
Compliance Info
- Recycled content percentages
- Supplier documentation
- Packaging design specifications
Talk to a compliance expert.
Get personalized guidance on Colorado’s EPR requirements and how Evnia can help you navigate compliance efficiently.
How Evnia Helps
Our 20 years of expertise and purpose-built tools simplify compliance for your business while minimizing your fees.
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Need multi-state compliance?
EPR legislation is expanding rapidly across the United States. Our platform centralizes compliance across all states, saving you time and reducing complexity.
Flat fees are easy but often too high. Data-driven reporting can significantly reduce your compliance costs. Do you know what yours is costing you?
Flat Fee Approach
- One-size-fits-all fee structure
- Often based on worst-case assumptions
- Can result in significant overpayment
- No incentive for packaging improvements
Data-Driven Approach
- Fees based on actual packaging data
- Precise material classification
- Typical savings on fees
- Rewards sustainable packaging choices
Flat fees don’t fit all.
Precision pays off.
Evnia’s precise material weighing and classification of your packaging guarantees your flawless compliance while minimizing your EPR fees.
