As packaging EPR programs continue to evolve across the United States, producers are facing a growing question: Could the way packaging is designed influence what they ultimately pay?
Eco-modulation is becoming an important part of that conversation.
On October 22 at 2:00 PM ET, H2 Compliance will be joined by the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) for a free webinar, Eco-Modulation in Practice: Turning Packaging Policy into Design and Cost Advantage.
The session will take a practical look at how eco-modulation is taking shape across the U.S. and what it could mean for producers as packaging EPR programs develop.
Moving Eco-Modulation from Policy to Practice
Eco-modulation is designed to use EPR fee structures to encourage certain packaging choices. As U.S. programs evolve, characteristics such as material choice, recyclability, recycled content, and substances of concern could become increasingly important considerations for producers.
But understanding the concept is one thing. Understanding what it could mean for your packaging and your business is another.
This webinar will move beyond the policy language to explore what producers should be watching, how approaches are developing across different states, and where packaging decisions and EPR costs may begin to intersect.
What We’ll Cover
During the webinar, our speakers will discuss:
- Why eco-modulation matters and how fee incentives work
- How U.S. approaches are evolving across states
- Packaging characteristics that can influence fees
- The growing role of substances of concern
- An Oregon example of eco-modulation in practice
- How producers can prepare for evolving requirements
- Live Q&A with the speakers
Meet the Speakers
Iva Lea Aurer, Senior Environmental Compliance Manager, H2 Compliance
Iva brings more than eight years of experience in regulatory compliance. At CGlobal, the EPR consulting division of H2 Compliance, she works across EPR regulatory tracking, stakeholder engagement, and compliance services, helping brands navigate evolving requirements across North America.
Jim Mo, Product Stewardship & Regulatory Compliance Consultant, H2 Compliance
Jim is a certified product stewardship professional with expertise in global chemical regulatory affairs, product stewardship, packaging sustainability, and supply chain compliance. During the webinar, he will explore substances of concern in packaging and their growing role in U.S. eco-modulation policies.
Darla Arians, Director of Policy & Programs, Product Stewardship Institute
Darla leads EPR policy and program development for packaging and other products at PSI. She previously served as Colorado’s EPR Lead for implementation of the state’s packaging EPR law and brings 20 years of experience in the waste and resource recovery industry.
Join Us October 22
Whether you work in packaging, sustainability, product stewardship, or regulatory compliance, this webinar is an opportunity to better understand where eco-modulation is heading and what producers should be paying attention to now.
Join H2 Compliance and PSI on October 22 at 2:00 PM ET for a practical conversation about the policies, packaging decisions, and cost considerations shaping the future of packaging EPR.
Registration is free.
Register for Eco-Modulation in Practice
Published October 6th, 2026