RLG Expert Tackles Packaging Data & EPR Compliance at RILA 2025
At this year’s RILA Environment & Waste Compliance + Sustainability Committee Joint Meeting, held April 28–29, 2025, in Denver, CO, RLG addressed one of the most complex challenges in packaging compliance: gathering packaging data for EPR reporting from across global supply chains.
Julio Rios-Ortiz, Senior Business Development Manager at RLG, led the session titled “Solved: RLG’s Top Tips for Simplifying the Packaging Data Gathering Process across Complex Supply Chains.” His presentation delivered clear, actionable guidance for navigating the growing demands of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations.
Julio outlined best practices for:
- Working with suppliers: Set expectations early, automate submissions, and build accountability into contracts.
- Aggregating internal data: Standardize formats, identify key sources, and use packaging data management tools to streamline data collection across SKUs.
- Validating submissions: Cross-check data, conduct audits, and leverage external tools like RLG’s 58M+ SKU database to ensure accuracy.
With EPR laws for packaging expanding across North America, Julio’s session emphasized the importance of building resilient, scalable systems—not just for compliance today, but for long-term success.
RLG’s expertise continues to help brands transform regulatory challenges into structured, effective solutions for a more circular packaging future.
Partner with RLG to Simplify EPR Compliance
RLG is here to help you build the right systems and simplify your EPR compliance journey. From supplier coordination to data validation and reporting, our team provides end-to-end support tailored to your business.
Reach out to us—we’re here to take the stress out of EPR and support you every step of the way. Whether you’re just getting started or need help optimizing your current process, we’re ready to schedule a call and guide you forward.
