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  "title": "Compare EPR between states: 111 jurisdiction pairs | Instica",
  "h1": "Compare EPR between states: Compare packaging EPR between jurisdictions",
  "description": "Compare EPR between states: Compare packaging EPR between jurisdictions: 111 jurisdiction pairs, each with cited primary sources and a last verified date.",
  "answer": "Compare packaging EPR between jurisdictions: 111 jurisdiction pairs from the Instica dataset, each with its own page, cited primary sources and a last verified date of November 5, 2026. Figures are published values or labelled estimates. Instica measures, estimates and prepares reports; you review, sign and submit them.",
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      "id": "answer",
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      "markdown": "<a id=\"answer\"></a>\n\nCompare packaging EPR between jurisdictions: 111 jurisdiction pairs from the Instica dataset, each with its own page, cited primary sources and a last verified date of November 5, 2026. Figures are published values or labelled estimates. Instica measures, estimates and prepares reports; you review, sign and submit them."
    },
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      "id": "coverage",
      "heading": "Coverage at a glance",
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      "markdown": "<a id=\"coverage\"></a>\n\n## Coverage at a glance\n\n<a id=\"table-region\"></a>**Entries in the dataset**\n\n| Region | Count |\n| --- | ---: |\n| United States | 7 |\n| Canada | 9 |\n| Europe | 5 |\n| United Kingdom | 1 |\n| Total | 22 |"
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      "markdown": "<a id=\"data\"></a>\n\n## Published data behind this page\n\n<a id=\"obligated-ca-ab\"></a>Alberta has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: albertarecycling.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"obligated-us-ca\"></a>California has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"obligated-ca-mb\"></a>Manitoba has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: recyclemanitoba.ca, retrieved November 3, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"obligated-ca-ns\"></a>Nova Scotia has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: novascotia.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"obligated-ca-sk\"></a>Saskatchewan has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: skrecycles.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"obligated-ca-yt\"></a>Yukon has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: laws.yukon.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"obligated-fr\"></a>France has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: citeo.com, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"obligated-nl\"></a>Netherlands has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: ondernemersplein.overheid.nl, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"obligated-us-mn\"></a>Minnesota has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: circularactionalliance.org, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"obligated-us-md\"></a>Maryland has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: mgaleg.maryland.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"organisation-ca-bc\"></a>British Columbia organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: recyclebc.ca, retrieved November 3, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"organisation-ca-mb\"></a>Manitoba organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: recyclemanitoba.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"organisation-ca-ns\"></a>Nova Scotia organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: novascotia.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"organisation-ca-qc\"></a>Québec organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: eeq.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"organisation-ca-yt\"></a>Yukon organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: laws.yukon.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"organisation-de\"></a>Germany organises producer responsibility through: Several producer responsibility organisations. (source: verpackungsregister.org, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"organisation-nl\"></a>Netherlands organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: ondernemersplein.overheid.nl, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"organisation-us-mn\"></a>Minnesota organises producer responsibility through: One producer responsibility organisation. (source: web.archive.org, retrieved November 5, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"organisation-es\"></a>Spain organises producer responsibility through: Several producer responsibility organisations. (source: boe.es, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"revenue-ca-bc\"></a>British Columbia measures producers on revenue in the jurisdiction. (source: bclaws.gov.bc.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"revenue-us-co\"></a>Colorado measures producers on realized gross total revenue. (source: colorado.public.law, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"revenue-ca-ns\"></a>Nova Scotia measures producers on revenue in the jurisdiction. (source: novascotia.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"revenue-ca-qc\"></a>Québec measures producers on revenue in the jurisdiction. (source: eeq.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n<a id=\"revenue-ca-yt\"></a>Yukon measures producers on revenue in the jurisdiction. (source: laws.yukon.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)"
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      "heading": "How to use this page",
      "kind": "body",
      "markdown": "<a id=\"use\"></a>\n\n## How to use this page\n\n- Open a page to read its sources, dates and rates in full.\n- A figure that is not yet published says so and gives the reason; it is never filled in.\n- Use the fee calculator for an estimate you can save and later replace with measured weights."
    },
    {
      "id": "faq",
      "heading": "Questions about this page",
      "kind": "faq",
      "markdown": "<a id=\"faq\"></a>\n\n## Questions about this page\n\n### What does this page cover?\n\nSide-by-side comparisons of two jurisdictions: obligation, thresholds, fees and deadlines from the same dataset. The dataset currently holds 111 jurisdiction pairs here.\n\n### Where do these figures come from?\n\nEach figure links to the primary source it was read from, for example albertarecycling.ca, leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, recyclemanitoba.ca. Values that are not yet published are labelled as such and carry the reason."
    },
    {
      "id": "paa",
      "heading": null,
      "kind": "paa",
      "markdown": "<a id=\"paa\"></a>\n\n### <a id=\"paa-1\"></a>Which states have passed EPR laws?\n\nAlberta has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: albertarecycling.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026) California has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026) Manitoba has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: recyclemanitoba.ca, retrieved November 3, 2026) Nova Scotia has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: novascotia.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n### <a id=\"paa-2\"></a>What are the EPR rates for 2026?\n\nSide-by-side comparisons of two jurisdictions: obligation, thresholds, fees and deadlines from the same dataset. The dataset currently holds 111 jurisdiction pairs here. Alberta has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: albertarecycling.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026) California has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026)\n\n### <a id=\"paa-3\"></a>What does EPR mean?\n\nCalifornia has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov, retrieved September 29, 2026) Manitoba has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: recyclemanitoba.ca, retrieved November 3, 2026) Nova Scotia has a published packaging producer obligation. (source: novascotia.ca, retrieved September 29, 2026)"
    },
    {
      "id": "estimate",
      "heading": "How to read these figures",
      "kind": "boilerplate",
      "markdown": "<a id=\"estimate\"></a>\n\n## How to read these figures\n\n> **Estimate**: The figures on this page are estimates we prepare from the published sources listed below. Instica measures your packaging and prepares the numbers; you check them, sign and submit to the regulator or scheme yourself. We never submit for you and never store regulator-portal credentials.\n\nEvery figure in the app carries a data-quality label: measured, supplier, estimated or declared. [How we measure and label figures](https://instica.com/epr/methodology). This page is information, not legal advice."
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      "url": "https://www.albertarecycling.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/0224_EPR-Single%E2%80%91use-Products-Packaging-and-Paper-Products-Bylaws-February-26-2024.pdf",
      "label": "albertarecycling.ca",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "PPP Producers shall submit an annual report to the Authority no later than June 30th each year.",
      "quoteLang": "en"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC&sectionNum=42051",
      "label": "leginfo.legislature.ca.gov",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "a producer shall not sell, offer for sale, import, or distribute covered materials in the state unless the producer is approved to participate",
      "quoteLang": "en"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://recyclemanitoba.ca/for-producers/",
      "label": "recyclemanitoba.ca",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-11-03",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "had gross revenues of more than $750,000 from the combined sale of all its products and services in Manitoba",
      "quoteLang": "en"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm",
      "label": "novascotia.ca",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "For the purposes of these regulations, the implementation date is December 1, 2025.",
      "quoteLang": "en"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.skrecycles.ca/low-volume-producers/",
      "label": "skrecycles.ca",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "Businesses supplying less than 1,000 kg of packaging and paper annually to Saskatchewan residents are exempt from registration and reporting requirements.",
      "quoteLang": "en"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://laws.yukon.ca/cms/images/LEGISLATION/SUBORDINATE/2024/2024-0019/2024-0019.pdf",
      "label": "laws.yukon.ca",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "On or before May 31 of each year, a steward must",
      "quoteLang": "en"
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    {
      "url": "https://www.citeo.com/en/citeo-rates-for-household-packaging-and-paper/",
      "label": "citeo.com",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "A company which puts packaging and/or graphic papers on the market",
      "quoteLang": "en"
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    {
      "url": "https://ondernemersplein.overheid.nl/wetten-en-regels/afvalbeheersbijdrage-verpakkingen-betalen/",
      "label": "ondernemersplein.overheid.nl",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "Dan moet u een Afvalbeheerbijdrage Verpakkingen betalen aan Verpact",
      "quoteLang": "nl"
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    {
      "url": "https://circularactionalliance.org/minnesota",
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      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
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      "quote": "Producers must be a member of a PRO that is registered with MPCA by July 1, 2025.",
      "quoteLang": "en"
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    {
      "url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0901E.pdf",
      "label": "mgaleg.maryland.gov",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "A PRODUCER MAY NOT SELL, OFFER FOR SALE, DISTRIBUTE, OR IMPORT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION PACKAGING COVERED MATERIALS FOR USE IN THE STATE UNLESS",
      "quoteLang": "en"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://recyclebc.ca/producers/resources/producer-faqs/",
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      "retrievedAt": "2026-11-03",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "Recycle BC is the only organization that businesses can join in order to fulfill the requirements of Schedule 5 of the BC Recycling Regulation",
      "quoteLang": "en"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://recyclemanitoba.ca/for-producers/epr-transition/",
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      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "Communities run or contract collection services and are funded for up to 80% of eligible net costs.",
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    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.eeq.ca/en/companies-all-about-your-role/preparing-and-submitting-your-report-step-by-step",
      "label": "eeq.ca",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "You run an online store, with or without a place of business in Quebec.",
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    {
      "url": "https://www.verpackungsregister.org/en/system-participation-data-reporting/system-participation",
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      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
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      "quote": "You can conclude your system participation agreement with the system operator of your choice.",
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    {
      "url": "https://web.archive.org/web/20261016213413/https://www.pca.state.mn.us/news-and-stories/mpca-confirms-registration-of-minnesotas-initial-packaging-producer-responsibility-organization",
      "label": "web.archive.org",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-11-05",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "the MPCA confirmed Circular Action Alliance (CAA) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, producer-led organization — as Minnesota’s initial PRO.",
      "quoteLang": "en"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2022-22690",
      "label": "boe.es",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "deberán designar a una persona física o jurídica en territorio español como representante autorizado",
      "quoteLang": "es"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/449_2004",
      "label": "bclaws.gov.bc.ca",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "gross revenue in the most recent calendar year of less than $1 000 000 in British Columbia",
      "quoteLang": "en"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_25-17-713",
      "label": "colorado.public.law",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "in realized gross total revenue, not including on-premises alcohol sales, during the prior calendar year",
      "quoteLang": "en"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm",
      "label": "novascotia.ca",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "A producer may designate a producer responsibility organization to operate on its",
      "quoteLang": "en"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://novascotia.ca/just/regulations/regs/envpppextproducer.htm",
      "label": "novascotia.ca",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "“small producer” means",
      "quoteLang": "en"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://www.eeq.ca/en/companies-all-about-your-role/preparing-and-submitting-your-report-step-by-step",
      "label": "eeq.ca",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "annual sales of less than $1.3 million.",
      "quoteLang": "en"
    },
    {
      "url": "https://laws.yukon.ca/cms/images/LEGISLATION/SUBORDINATE/2024/2024-0019/2024-0019.pdf",
      "label": "laws.yukon.ca",
      "retrievedAt": "2026-09-29",
      "status": "verified",
      "quote": "completed year of less than $1,000,000,",
      "quoteLang": "en"
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    {
      "name": "Compare EPR between states: Compare packaging EPR between jurisdictions",
      "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare"
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  ],
  "related": [
    {
      "heading": "In this section",
      "links": [
        {
          "anchor": "Alberta vs California EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/alberta-vs-california"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Alberta vs Colorado EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/alberta-vs-colorado"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Alberta vs Manitoba EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/alberta-vs-manitoba"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Alberta vs New Brunswick EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/alberta-vs-new-brunswick"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Alberta vs Nova Scotia EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/alberta-vs-nova-scotia"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Alberta vs Québec EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/alberta-vs-quebec"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Alberta vs Saskatchewan EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/alberta-vs-saskatchewan"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Alberta vs Washington EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/alberta-vs-washington"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Alberta vs Yukon EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/alberta-vs-yukon"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "British Columbia vs Colorado EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/british-columbia-vs-colorado"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "British Columbia vs Nova Scotia EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/british-columbia-vs-nova-scotia"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "British Columbia vs Oregon EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/british-columbia-vs-oregon"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "British Columbia vs Saskatchewan EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/british-columbia-vs-saskatchewan"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "British Columbia vs Washington EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/british-columbia-vs-washington"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "California vs Manitoba EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/california-vs-manitoba"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "California vs New Brunswick EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/california-vs-new-brunswick"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "California vs Saskatchewan EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/california-vs-saskatchewan"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "California vs Washington EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/california-vs-washington"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Colorado vs Germany EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/colorado-vs-germany"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Colorado vs Italy EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/colorado-vs-italy"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Colorado vs Manitoba EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/colorado-vs-manitoba"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Colorado vs Minnesota EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/colorado-vs-minnesota"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Colorado vs New Brunswick EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/colorado-vs-new-brunswick"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Colorado vs Nova Scotia EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/colorado-vs-nova-scotia"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Colorado vs Yukon EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/colorado-vs-yukon"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "France vs Minnesota EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/france-vs-minnesota"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "France vs Oregon EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/france-vs-oregon"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "France vs United Kingdom EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/france-vs-uk"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Germany vs Oregon EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/germany-vs-oregon"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Germany vs United Kingdom EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/germany-vs-uk"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Germany vs Washington EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/germany-vs-washington"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Italy vs Oregon EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/italy-vs-oregon"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Italy vs United Kingdom EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/italy-vs-uk"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Italy vs Washington EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/italy-vs-washington"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Manitoba vs Québec EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/manitoba-vs-quebec"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Manitoba vs Yukon EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/manitoba-vs-yukon"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Minnesota vs Ontario EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/minnesota-vs-ontario"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Minnesota vs Saskatchewan EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/minnesota-vs-saskatchewan"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Minnesota vs Spain EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/minnesota-vs-spain"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Minnesota vs United Kingdom EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/minnesota-vs-uk"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Netherlands vs Oregon EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/netherlands-vs-oregon"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "New Brunswick vs Nova Scotia EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/new-brunswick-vs-nova-scotia"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "New Brunswick vs Québec EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/new-brunswick-vs-quebec"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "New Brunswick vs Saskatchewan EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/new-brunswick-vs-saskatchewan"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Nova Scotia vs Ontario EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/nova-scotia-vs-ontario"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Nova Scotia vs Québec EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/nova-scotia-vs-quebec"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Nova Scotia vs Saskatchewan EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/nova-scotia-vs-saskatchewan"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Nova Scotia vs Washington EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/nova-scotia-vs-washington"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Nova Scotia vs Yukon EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/nova-scotia-vs-yukon"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Ontario vs Oregon EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/ontario-vs-oregon"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Ontario vs Washington EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/ontario-vs-washington"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Oregon vs Québec EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/oregon-vs-quebec"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Oregon vs Saskatchewan EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/oregon-vs-saskatchewan"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Oregon vs Spain EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/oregon-vs-spain"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Oregon vs Washington EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/oregon-vs-washington"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Oregon vs Yukon EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/oregon-vs-yukon"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Québec vs Washington EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/quebec-vs-washington"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Québec vs Yukon EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/quebec-vs-yukon"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Saskatchewan vs Washington EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/saskatchewan-vs-washington"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Saskatchewan vs Yukon EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/saskatchewan-vs-yukon"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "United Kingdom vs Washington EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/uk-vs-washington"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Washington vs Yukon EPR: Rules Compared",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/compare/washington-vs-yukon"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "heading": "Regions",
      "links": [
        {
          "anchor": "United States packaging EPR: 7 jurisdictions",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/united-states"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "EPR Europe",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/europe"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "UK packaging EPR",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/united-kingdom"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "heading": "Indexes and method",
      "links": [
        {
          "anchor": "EPR jurisdictions dataset",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/jurisdictions"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Packaging material EPR fees",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/fees"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "EPR fee per material",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/material-fees"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "EPR reporting format",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/report-formats"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "EPR registration full form",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/for"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "EPR applicable products",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/products"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "US states without EPR",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/no-law-states"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "EPR terminology",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/glossary"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "EPR data methodology",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/methodology"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "EPR language review",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/reviewers"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "heading": "Tools and data",
      "links": [
        {
          "anchor": "Do I need to register for EPR",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/do-i-owe"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Packaging EPR due dates",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/deadlines"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Packaging materials covered by EPR: category, flags and fees by jurisdiction",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/materials"
        },
        {
          "anchor": "Packaging EPR updates across the dataset",
          "url": "https://instica.com/epr/updates"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
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    {
      "hreflang": "en-US",
      "href": "https://instica.com/epr/compare"
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      "hreflang": "x-default",
      "href": "https://instica.com/epr/compare"
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