Webinar #1: Tuesday, March 31, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
Launching Effective Source Reduction Projects: Governance & Case Insights

California SB 54 source reduction targets are around the corner, with the first statutory deadline taking effect on January 1, 2027. Where do you begin and how do you initiate changes internally that will deliver on performance?

This webinar, featuring Washburn Consulting, will provide practical guidance on:

• Strategic frameworks to evaluate optimal source reduction projects based on your portfolio
• Best practices in internal governance models to support decision-making
• Benchmarking against emerging industry examples

Speakers:

• Michael Washburn, Principal, Washburn Consulting: Sustainability & Public Affairs
• Chloe Kapanen, Director of Policy Engagement, Washburn Consulting: Sustainability & Public Affairs
• Kate Barry, Director of Packaging Intelligence, Washburn Consulting: Sustainability & Public Affairs

Webinar #2: Tuesday, April 14, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
Global Packaging Strategy in a Fragmented Regulatory Environment

For national and global companies selling into multiple jurisdictions with EPR programs, packaging decisions can no longer be made in isolation. How should companies evaluate packaging changes without creating unintended compliance conflicts, cost exposure, or operational challenges in other jurisdictions?

This webinar will explore how organizations can assess packaging changes holistically and develop strategies that deliver not only compliance but also net benefits across markets. A diverse panel of experts will outline structured approaches to comparing jurisdictional requirements, identifying high-impact reduction opportunities within U.S. and global portfolios, and making informed decisions that balance cost, feasibility, and regulatory risk.

Speakers:

• Colin Preston, Managing Consultant, Ramboll
• Rebecca Thomas, Director of Regulatory Affairs, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
• Michael Washburn, Principal, Washburn Consulting: Sustainability & Public Affairs
• Caroline DeLoach, Director of Sustainability, Atlantic Packaging

Webinar #3: Tuesday, May 5, 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET
It Starts with Data: Best Practices to Reduce Errors, Fees, and Waste

Join packaging EPR experts from RLG and affiliate brand Valpak as they explore the intersection of data management best practices and opportunities to improve packaging and reduce associated EPR costs.

In this session, you’ll learn how to build a reliable “single source of truth” for packaging data—and how to leverage that business intelligence to analyze your packaging footprint and create a roadmap for positive change.

You’ll walk away with actionable steps to:

• Streamline data collection and aggregation for reporting.
• Implement practical controls and checks that improve data accuracy.
• Use your EPR data to identify high-fee, low-recyclability packaging and prioritize redesign opportunities that reduce both costs and waste.
• Leverage data to demonstrate your packaging’s sustainability evolution.

Whether you’re just standing up your packaging data program or looking to optimize a mature process, you’ll leave with practical next steps you can immediately apply to your next reporting cycle.

Speakers:

• Rebecca Schwartz Altholz, Commercial Development Manager, RLG
• James Skidmore, Director of Consulting, Valpak