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As an established leader in the sustainability space, we’re here to help businesses, nonprofits and government entities adapt and respond to shifting regulations. From our user-friendly online EPR Academy to tailored one-on-one support, we can guide you through the complexities of Extended Producer Responsibility compliance. With decades of advocacy experience and a robust network, we can also help you drive impactful engagement and strategic planning.
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If you have compliance anxiety, you are not alone. as the first U.S. practice focused on EPR readiness, we help teams navigate this complex space.
Michael Washburn, PhD
principal
washburn consulting:
sustainability & public affairs

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Having Michael on board helped us gain complete confidence in our path to EPR compliance. His deep expertise, resourcefulness, and extensive network, combined with his influence in the field and unwavering dedication to our needs, have made this partnership exceptional.
Sara Farahmond
director, toxicology, regulatory, claims & clinical
the honest company
Michael is an expert at listening first and then providing helpful guidance based on your specific needs. We knew that with Michael as our consultant we would have someone laser-focused on delivering what we need with creative, informed deliverables.
Scott Breen
sr. vp of sustainability
can manufacturers institute

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From climate targets to packaging goals, we help you evaluate, design, and optimize your sustainability initiatives.

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