EPR by product, explained.

PSI has helped enact 146 EPR laws across 20 product categories in 34 states – in fact, most producer responsibility programs, policies, and laws in the United States over the past two decades are connected to PSI’s work.

Batteries

Recycle more batteries so they do less harm.

Carpet

Carpet can be toxic, but is highly recyclable.

Electronics

Recyclable e-waste could be worth $65 billion.

Gas cylinders

Gas cylinders can be refillable and recyclable.

Household hazardous waste (HHW)

Don’t trash household hazardous waste.

Junk mail

100 million trees are cut down for junk mail.

Lighting

Bulbs can be toxic, but many are recyclable.

Mattresses

Up to 90% of materials in mattresses are recyclable.

Medical sharps

Medical sharps must be safely managed.

Mercury auto switches

450,000+ are born impaired by mercury exposure.

Mercury thermostats

Reclaim more mercury thermostats to harm less.

Motor oil

One oil change can pollute one million gallons of water.

Paint

Most leftover paint is recyclable, especially latex.

Packaging

Less than 50% of 80 million tons of packaging is recycled.

Pesticides

Trashed pesticides can pollute the environment.

Pharmaceuticals

Don’t flush unused medications down the drain.

Phone books

Four million trees are felled for phone books.

Radioactive devices

Some devices can release dangerous radiation.

Refrigerant-containing appliances

Appliances can contain ozone-depleting chemicals.

Solar panels

Recyclable solar materials could be worth $15 billion.

Textiles

Less than 15% of textiles are recycled.

Tires

Retreading one tire saves 40 pounds of materials.