The goal of the Statewide Implementation Analysis (SIA) is to address questions arising from the recent commission meetings, and provide findings and recommendations to best position Rhode Island to consider Extended Producer Responsibility Program for Packaging and Paper (EPR) and a Deposit Return System (DRS) where both programs are managed by a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO).
How was the Project Started?
The Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation that authorized and instructed Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to generate a report.
When was the Project Started?
June 2025
When was the Project Completed, or is it Ongoing?
As of Fall 2025, the project is underway with the generation of a request for proposal. We are nearing the completion of the request for proposal.
What are the Resources Needed, including Time, Cost, Etc.?
It is anticipated that we will need a project management team from the state with resources from various agencies and a vendor that has expertise in the area of statewide implementation analysis for EPR and DRS.
