The Coalition for High Performance Recycling (CHPR) is a diverse group of consumer brands, environmental nonprofits, material manufacturers, packaging suppliers, and trade associations united in our mission to improve recycling systems across the country.
Together, we are driving the future of recycling with policies that promote Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper products, and Recycling Refunds (RR) — also known as Deposit Return Systems or “Bottle Bills” — for beverage containers. This collaborative approach enables high performance recycling, benefiting our economy and our environment.
CHPR works primarily in states that are currently exploring EPR for packaging legislation.
Several states are currently contemplating changes to their recycling and waste management systems because they are failing to increase recovery and recycling rates or meet recycled-content goals set by both the public and private sectors.
CHPR’s comprehensive approach combines EPR and RR proposals, based on documented best practices from the highest performing recycling systems. This integrated approach aims to significantly enhance the quality, quantity, and reuse of recyclable materials while prioritizing consumer convenience, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Reduces landfilling, litter, and pollution by encouraging proper disposal and recycling, leading to healthier and cleaner communities and surrounding environments.
Ensures that industry is responsible for the lifecycle of their products, driving innovation in packaging, product design, and waste management solutions.
Reduces energy consumption and carbon emissions by repurposing materials and increasing recycling rates, minimizing the need for processing virgin materials.
Shifts to a system where materials and products are redeemed, recycled, and repurposed, fostering bottle to bottle recycling and long-term growth in packaging and domestic manufacturing.
Alleviates financial burden on governments and taxpayers by minimizing waste management costs while creating new jobs in manufacturing, recycling, and waste management.
Contributes to climate goals and objectives by increasing recycling rates and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Programs should be implemented concurrently at the state level.
Programs should be established and managed by industry, allowing for accountability and flexibility on the design and implementation.
Programs should include ambitious but achievable requirements and performance targets that cover the quantity of recovered material.
Programs should incorporate best practices that promote access and address environmental and health concerns across communities.
Programs should provide diverse redemption and return options, enhancing convenience, cost efficiency, and effectiveness without raising taxes.
Programs should be implemented concurrently at the state level.
Programs should be established and managed by industry, allowing for accountability and flexibility on the design and implementation.
Programs should include ambitious but achievable requirements and performance targets that cover the quantity of recovered material.
Programs should incorporate best practices that promote access and address environmental and health concerns across communities.
Programs should provide diverse redemption and return options, enhancing convenience, cost efficiency, and effectiveness without raising taxes.
“EPR increases curbside recycling collection access and raises capture rates for those curbside programs…[and] provides drop-off service for certain hard to recycle materials…DRS [Recycling Refunds] improves recycling for glass containers, PET bottles, aluminum cans, cartons, and some HDPE beverage containers.
CHPR is proud to be supported by leading brands, companies, nonprofits, and organizations committed to advancing high performance recycling, including:
Washington Wine Institute
Tri-Arrows Aluminum
TOMRA
The Recycling Partnership
The Association of Plastic Recyclers
The Aluminum Association
Reloop Platform
Red Bull North America
Primo Brands
Pernod Ricard
Novelis
New Belgium Brewing Company
Kaiser Aluminum
Indorama Ventures North America
Glass Packaging Institute
Diageo North America
Constellium N.V.
CLYNK
Can Manufacturers Institute
Ball Corporation