What new recycling legislation means to growers, grocers

View this free webinar featuring Chelsea Minor, Raley’s; Stephanie Morris, Jimbo’s; Kevin Kelly, Emerald Packaging; Gail Delihant, Western Growers Association; and Roxanne Spiekerman, PreZero.

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California’s governor recently signed into law the country’s most sweeping, rigorous restrictions on single-use plastics and packaging. It will affect everyone from growers to grocers, even consumers. These panel members will offer guidance on how the law will affect your business now and in the future.

Free on-demand webinar — watch now.

Learn about:

  • How the law affects your business today;
  • What a 30% recyclable plastics man 2028 really means;
  • What non-compliance will cost; and
  • The breadth of CalRecyle’s authority.

The panel included:

  • Kevin Kelly, CEO, Emerald Packaging
  • Gail Delihant, Senior Director of Governmental Affairs, Western Growers Association
  • Roxanne Spiekerman, Vice President of Business Development, PreZero Recycling
  • Stephanie Morris, Sustainability Coordinator, Jimbo’s
  • Chelsea Minor, Corporate Director of Public Affairs, Raley’s


Moderator: Jennifer Strailey, Editorial Director, The Packer

Sponsored By: Emerald Packaging

Hosted by: The Packer

Free on-demand webinar — watch now.

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