Auto Care Association Enhances EPR Support with Comprehensive Educational Hub

The Auto Care Association announced an expansion of content in its Extended Producer Responsibility resource center in a recent press release.

The EPR resource center is designed to help automotive aftermarket businesses understand and prepare for emerging EPR regulations impacting the industry. EPR policies are growing in the U.S., explained ACA, with more responsibility placed on manufacturers and importers to manage the full lifecycle of their products, including collection, recycling, and safe disposal. These policies often apply to products such as batteries, tires, and packaging materials, and may introduce new compliance and reporting requirements for companies across the supply chain.

The new online hub provides ACA members with a centralized place to access educational materials, regulatory guidance, and industry-specific insights related to EPR. Resources include educational briefs explaining the evolving EPR regulatory landscape; a quick-start guide for producers, distributors and brand owners; compliance toolkits addressing state-level programs and reporting requirements; webinars and expert-led sessions on adapting to lifecycle responsibility regulations; and a one-page industry overview outlining what EPR means for the aftermarket.

The resources also explore how EPR policies may affect automotive aftermarket companies, including potential changes to packaging requirements, recycling obligations, and reporting processes.