Colin Preston
Colin Preston is a Managing Consultant at Ramboll, specializing in Circular Economy and Resource Management. With 10 years of industry experience, he integrates circular materials and sustainable processes into value chains. Colin previously led R&D initiatives at NanoLab and Mori, focusing on coatings development, sustainable packaging, process scale-up, and circular materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and brings expertise in developing new products, packaging, and renewable materials.
Wednesday May 13
Joint Government Relations & Public Policy and Sustainability & Product Stewardship Council Special Session | Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
EPR Readiness: Legal, Retail, and Industry Perspectives
As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies expand across the U.S. and globally, companies are navigating an increasingly complex and fragmented regulatory landscape. This session will bring together legal, retail, and industry perspectives to explore the key forces shaping EPR implementation and compliance. Experts will discuss emerging legal challenges, evolving retailer expectations, and the growing need for more strategic, coordinated approaches to packaging decisions.
This session will specifically highlight how organizations are approaching EPR more holistically, aligning compliance, cost, and operational considerations across markets. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the risks, tradeoffs, and opportunities shaping packaging and sustainability strategies in an EPR-driven world.
Moderator:
Michael Washburn, Principal, Washburn Consulting
Speakers:
Michael Boucher, Partner, Steptoe
Colin Preston, Managing Consultant, Ramboll
Allie Sauers, Senior Director, Legal & Regulatory Affairs, Retail Industry Leaders Association