Working together to create a circular economy for paper & packaging

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CAA is the Producer Responsibility Organization for
paper and packaging in the United States

As a nonprofit, producer-led organization, CAA is committed to delivering harmonized, best-in-class compliance services to all producers to advance an efficient and effective circular economy.

California
Approved in January 2024 to implement the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act.

Colorado
Approved in May 2023 to implement the Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act

Minnesota
CAA is preparing documentation to register with the Commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) by January 1, 2025.

Maryland
Selected in October 2023 to represent producer interests and serve as the single PRO on the State Producer Responsibility Advisory Council.

Oregon
CAA is preparing to be the PRO in Oregon. On April 1, 2024. CAA was the only prospective PRO to submit a program plan to DEQ.

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