What does California Product Stewardship Council do?

The California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC) is a non-profit organization based in Sacramento, California. It serves as a coalition of local governments, businesses, and individuals advocating for product stewardship and extended producer responsibility (EPR) to promote a circular economy. CPSC's mission focuses on shifting California’s waste management policies towards producer responsibility, aiming to reduce public costs and enhance sustainability throughout product lifecycles. CPSC is recognized as a leading expert in product stewardship, supported by a network of partners and over 26 million Californians. The organization develops and promotes public programs targeting hard-to-manage products, such as the California Drug Take-Back Program and initiatives for reusable camping propane tanks. CPSC also advocates for EPR legislation across various product categories, emphasizing the importance of material recovery and sustainable design. Through its efforts, CPSC aims to foster accountability among producers and encourage responsible end-of-life management for products.