Rebecca Kaufold
Becky Kaufold holds a BS in Molecular Biology and an MBA. After spending three summers as a laboratory intern at Spartan during college, she began her 25-year career with the company, serving 18 years as a formulator and the past 7 years as Manager of Government Affairs & Sustainability. She is a wife, mother of twins, perpetual volunteer, and avid runner.
Tuesday Dec 8
Joint Government Relations and Sustainability & Product Stewardship Council Special Session | EPR Focus
One of the most significant expansions of the U.S. recycling system in decades is underway, with packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws enacted in seven states.
This session will begin with a fireside chat featuring Paul Nowak, Executive Director of GreenBlue, the environmental nonprofit behind initiatives such as the Sustainable Packaging Coalition and How2Recycle. Drawing on his extensive experience, Paul will explore how evolving sustainable packaging policies are reshaping business practices; the critical role of consumer behavior in achieving recycling goals; and opportunities for industry collaboration to drive material innovation, strengthen consumer engagement, and address emerging cost challenges.
Moderator:
Molly Blessing, Vice President, Sustainability & Product Stewardship, HCPA
Speaker:
Paul Nowak, Executive Director, GreenBlue
The second half of the session will feature a panel discussion moderated by Reverse Logistics Group (RLG), bringing together industry representatives to examine the practical implications of packaging EPR implementation. Panelists will discuss strategies for integrating EPR into business operations, leveraging packaging data to inform decision making, evaluating investments in innovative packaging solutions, and engaging consumers to support successful implementation.
Moderator:
Tina Nguyen, Business Development Manager, RLG
Speakers:
Rebecca Kaufold, Manager of Government Affairs & Sustainability, Spartan Chemical Company
Meghan Lieb, Vice President, Global Research & Development, WD-40
Mary Ellen Roddy, Vice President, Corporate Regulatory, PLZ Corp