Change Cycle

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Navigating The Real Mechanics Of Extended Producer Responsibility

August 04, 2026

Navigating the evolving regulations of Extended Producer Responsibility shouldn't feel like a guessing game.Host Christine Yeager breaks down the hard numbers from Oregon's first six-month performance report and the massive, 350-page California program plan.We look at the actual cash flowing from producers to local infrastructure, alongside the major gap between accrued and invoiced payments.You'll learn what these early-stage rollout challenges mean for your brand's compliance strategy.We al...

How Certified Compostable Packaging Drives Real Circular Economy Impact with Meghan Ibach

July 28, 2026

Making certified compostable packaging work in real-world organic streams takes strategic coordination across the entire circular economy supply chain. Host Christine Yeager connects with Meghan Ibach, Product and Zero Waste Specialist at Eco-Products, to examine how design decisions directly impact downstream composting operations. Meghan sits at the exact point where certified compostable packaging either works or falls apart. She works with compost manufacturers, haulers, and venues to pul...

Beyond Policy: The Operational Reality of Recycling Infrastructure

July 21, 2026

Compost is heavy. So is the impact of food waste rotting in a landfill. Both are worth carrying.In this episode of Change Cycle, Christine Yeager starts with two cubic yards of finished compost dumped in her Colorado backyard and turns it into a field guide for the circular economy. The same dynamics that played out on her native grass and in her raised bed are playing out in organics policy, city budgets, and compost facility permitting across the country. In 2026, organics is finally having...