Audience:
Open industry. All apparel and footwear industry professionals, regardless of AAFA membership, are encouraged to participate.
Description:
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations are rapidly emerging in the United States and globally. Apparel and footwear producers who manage packaging and product end-of-life responsibilities are being regulated to be accountable for end use product stewardship. As more EPR laws are implemented, producers must adapt by improving data collection efforts and circular economy strategies to avoid penalties and ensure smooth operations. This webinar will break down the fundamentals of EPR, highlight key legislative updates impacting the industry, and provide actionable steps for producers to navigate compliance and simultaneously find innovative ways to reduce product packing throughout their supply chain.
Attendees will gain insight into how EPR policies affect packaging and how to prepare their supply chain with strategies for integrating sustainability. Whether you're new to EPR reporting or want to refine your approach, this session will equip you with the knowledge to stay ahead of regulatory changes and align with best practices for responsible material management.
Attendees of this webinar will learn:
- To understand EPR regulations and the impact for the apparel & footwear industry.
- Key compliance steps and reporting requirements.
- How to develop a proactive EPR strategy for your organization.
Speakers:
Dave R. Meyer
Principal Consultant
BSI Consulting
Dave Meyer is a highly accomplished sustainability and EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) expert with over 45 years of experience in driving environmental performance and circular economy initiatives across diverse industries. With extensive expertise in environmental sustainability, risk management, and ESG standards, Dave has led numerous global projects, helping organizations develop and implement effective sustainability strategies, including product circularity, waste diversion, and compliance with international regulations. His experience spans across healthcare, pharmaceutical, renewable energy, transportation, manufacturing, and government sectors.
Ethan Redden
Consulting Specialist
BSI Consulting
Ethan Redden is a data-driven sustainability expert with half a decade of experience in sustainability consulting and operations management. As a Consulting Specialist at BSI, he specializes in product circularity, extended producer responsibility (EPR), packaging sustainability, waste reduction, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) accounting, and sustainable organizational design. Ethan supports organizations in developing actionable strategies to meet regulatory compliance and sustainability targets while optimizing operational efficiency.
Moderator:
Chelsea Murtha
Senior Director, Sustainability
AAFA
Chelsea Murtha serves as the association’s advocate and spokesperson on matters of sustainability and product safety. She engages with Congress, the Executive Branch, independent agencies, as well as state and local legislatures and agencies and foreign governments on sustainability, product safety, and chemical management issues important to the industry. Chelsea is also the staff liaison to AAFA’s Environmental Committee and Product Safety Council.
Chelsea joined AAFA from a Washington, D.C., government affairs firm where she led advocacy efforts for clients, including several trade associations and apparel and footwear importers, on policy developments related to environmental, social, and governance issues in global supply chains. She has also worked for the U.S. Fashion Industry Association, and a Washington, D.C., international trade policy consultancy firm. Chelsea earned a Master of Science from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a Bachelor of Arts from the George Washington University.
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