Waste World - Episode 69: Kevin Kelly on the Challenges of California's SB 54

In this episode of the Waste World Podcast, Gage Edwards chats with Kevin Kelly, CEO of Emerald Packaging, about the rollout of California's SB 54 and the challenges businesses are encountering as the state's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program moves from legislation to implementation. Kelly discussed the law's intent to reduce packaging waste while shifting responsibility to producers, but explained how complex reporting requirements, evolving regulations, and communication challenges are creating confusion for businesses trying to comply. He also shared his perspective on how SB 54 is affecting small businesses and agricultural producers, many of whom lack the resources to manage increasingly detailed compliance and reporting obligations. Be sure to follow and subscribe to the Waste World podcast on Spotify and other podcast services. Also, watch the video version of the Waste World podcast on WasteExpo’s YouTube page.