The Household Product Stewardship Alliance (HPSA), is a nonprofit producer responsibility organization recognized under section 501(c)(3).
HPSA was founded to support participating producers’ adherence with extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for household hazardous waste (HHW) materials in states where HPSA is the approved stewardship organization.
HPSA is committed to providing innovative solutions to tackle pressing waste management issues.
To kickstart HPSA’s programmatic activities, the Household and Commercial Products Association
is seeking start-up funding from producers.
By supporting HPSA’s launch, your organization will not only aid in the development of cutting-edge initiatives addressing critical environmental challenges, but also enhance its reputation as an action-driven leader in corporate social responsibility.
For more information on HPSA founding membership,
please contact info@hpsalliance.org.
EPR policies and legislative initiatives have steadily gained momentum across the United States, with a variety of approaches emerging at the State-level. Notably, in June 2023, Vermont enacted Act 58, the nation’s first law requiring manufacturers to establish an EPR program for products considered HHW. The California State Legislature is currently considering an EPR for HHW law and other states may follow suit.
The key difference between EPR for HHW, in comparison to paper and packaging, is the nature of waste requires specialized handling and disposal methods to ensure adherence with safety and environmental protocols. Paper and packaging typically involve curbside collection programs, recycling centers, and facilities that sort and process these materials for reuse.
In June 2023, Vermont enacted Act 58, the nation’s first law requiring manufacturers to establish an EPR program for products considered HHW. The law requires manufacturers of household products containing substances deemed hazardous (toxic, corrosive, ignitable or reactive) to participate in a stewardship organization and implement a plan to reimburse municipalities for the collection of HHW products. The law includes other obligations ranging from broad educational campaigns to adding HHW product collection sites in the state.
Many consumer/household products are considered candidates for special segregated collection and management, apart from normal household trash.
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