SUSTAINABILITY
EPR and You
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requires brands, retailers, and importers to take financial and operational responsibility for the full lifecycle of their packaging—including collection, recycling, and consumer education.
Compliance means:
- Tracking material types
- Registering with a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO)
- Paying fees based on packaging volume and environmental impact
Currently, seven states have passed EPR legislation, with more expected soon. These laws apply not only to companies operating within those states, but also to any business shipping products into them.
Just as important, EPR doesn’t stop at reporting—it incentivizes reduction.
Requirements vary by state, but the trend is clear:
- Some states mandate specific reduction targets
- Others use graduated fee structures, rewarding companies that use less packaging
In short: the less packaging you use, the lower your cost and compliance burden.
Which states have enacted packaging EPR laws?
Maine: LD 1541
Stewardship Program for Packaging
Oregon: SB 582
Plastic Pollution and
Recycling Modernization Act
Colorado: HB 22 1355
Producer Responsibility Program
California: SB 54
Plastic Pollution Prevention & Packaging
Producer Responsibility Act
Minnesota: HF 3911 / SF 2744
Packaging Waste & Cost Reduction Act
Maryland: SB 901
Packaging and Paper Products Producer
Responsibility Plans Act
Washington: SB 5284
Recycling Reform Act
Your Path to EPR Compliance – and Beyond
The most effective way to meet EPR requirements—and improve sustainability—is source reduction.
That’s where Rapid Bander and Rapid IQ come in.
Rapid Bander reduces packaging usage by an average of 45%,
while improving load containment performance.
How?
It starts with Rapid Film, a high-performance stretch wrap engineered for maximum stretch. This film is applied using the Rapid Bander system – a patented, dual-roll device that integrates with your existing stretch wrapper to create a laminated film web and maximize pre-stretch.
Less material used
Greater load stability
Reduced risk of shifting during transit
To complete the system, Rapid IQ provides real-time monitoring and data visibility. You can track:
Film usage per pallet
Machine performance & optimization
The exact weight of film applied
This level of insight not only helps you continuously improve efficiency, it also gives you accurate, auditable data for EPR reporting.
Why It Matters
EPR is changing how packaging is measured, managed, and paid for.
Companies that reduce material use today will be better positioned to:
LOWER
COMPLIANCE COSTS
SIMPLIFY
REPORTING
MEET EVOLVING
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
And just as importantly, they’ll build a more sustainable packaging operation from the ground up.
As EPR regulations continue to expand, taking action now can put you ahead of compliance requirements while reducing costs and improving performance. We’re here to help you get there. Our team will evaluate your current packaging usage, identify opportunities for reduction, and show you exactly how much you could save with Rapid Bander, at no cost to you. Schedule your no-cost assessment and take the first step toward a more efficient, EPR-ready operation.
PROTECTING YOUR PROFITS & OUR PLANET
We all want to do our part in sustainability. But how do we do that without sacrificing performance or increasing costs?
These days, a lot of “greenwashing” is done with vague terms such as “green packaging” and “environmentally friendly”, even charging a premium for these “features” but giving no real factual support or measurable benefit to these claims. That’s just not acceptable.
We’ve taken a deeper dive and looked out how to achieve sustainability from every angle, not just in terms of material resources; but also time, cost saving, and human resources, since none of these are available in unlimited quantities.
Here are some of the ways Allied supports your company in protecting the environment…
PRODUCTS
At Allied, we’re continually looking for ways to reduce packaging without sacrificing protection.
One of the ways we do this is through technologically advanced, high-performance film structures, providing superior protection and enhanced barrier qualities while often allowing customers to downgauge film.
Shrink bundling film is another option for serious source reduction, often replacing boxes or other more bulky or costly packaging. Bundling film is recyclable and eliminates the need for taping. And combined with our high-quality print graphics capability, there’s no sacrifice of product branding.
Our patented Rapid Film, used with the Rapid Bander or Rapid Roper Film Optimizer, provides unparalleled pallet load containment while reducing stretch film use by up to 70%. And by using the Rapid Bander along with shrink bundling, support trays are often eliminated.
In addition, Allied is continually adding new products with a focus on sustainability, such as fully biodegradable and compostable packaging.
Let’s discuss your company’s sustainability initiatives and help find products that are right for you.
PROCESSES
In our manufacturing processes, we consider every possible measure to improve the environment and reduce carbon footprint. For example:
Within our facility, unused inks are put through a recycling process to separate solvents from sludge, whereupon VOC’s are destroyed through our energy efficient RTO (Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer) system.
Recyclable trim and waste from poly bag converting are baled and recycled regularly, or used in-house to create bags for our own waste collection.
PEOPLE
Our employees and the time they spend on the job are another extremely valuable but not unlimited resource, and we make every effort to enhance their success.
Allied University, our proprietary training system, ensures employees learn to master and improve their skills in a consistent way for maximum efficiency and job performance.