EPR & Packaging Regulatory Consultant

We are currently accepting applications through Thursday, December 31, 2026. The EPR & Packaging Regulatory Consultant is a remote, project-based role with The Uplift Agency, a sustainability and ESG consulting firm. The consultant helps clients navigate complex packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Key responsibilities include conducting regulatory research, managing packaging data collection, and guiding client readiness activities. Ideal candidates bring 4–7 years of relevant experience, a prior consulting background, and applied expertise across multiple jurisdictions. Description Location: Remote Job Type: Independent Contractor (1099), project-based Related Experience: Approximately 4–7 years of relevant professional experience, including consulting experience About The Uplift Agency The Uplift Agency (Uplift) is a sustainability, social impact and ESG consulting firm working to make business better for people and our planet. We help organizations navigate evolving sustainability expectations and turn complex challenges into practical, actionable work. Our clients are mid- and large-size private companies at various stages of sustainability maturity, operating both domestically and internationally. Uplift is seeking an experienced EPR & Packaging Regulatory Consultant to join our growing Circularity Team and support client projects focused on packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). This is a project-based consulting opportunity for someone who brings specialized regulatory knowledge, hands-on experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to help clients translate regulatory information into practical readiness activities. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong consulting and client engagement skills. They are proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and able to translate complex regulatory guidance into clear, actionable guidance. They also take initiative in monitoring related regulatory developments and identifying implications for Uplift’s clients and services. Responsibilities EPR & Packaging Regulatory Expertise Bring working knowledge of packaging EPR requirements across the US, Canada and Europe, including differences among jurisdictions and how requirements evolve. Research and summarize published regulatory requirements, guidance, and updates, with a focus on their potential operational implications for clients. Apply prior experience supporting companies with PPWR readiness activities, such as requirements mapping, gap assessments, data needs identification, and implementation planning. Identify questions requiring legal interpretation or confirmation of applicability and coordinate with client legal counsel as needed. Support Uplift’s EPR and PPWR readiness work while maintaining clear boundaries between regulatory research and operational support, and legal advice. Packaging Data & Implementation Identify packaging data requirements for applicable EPR programs and PPWR-related client assessments, including packaging materials, weights, formats, and other relevant attributes. Map existing data sources across product, packaging, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, and other relevant business functions. Develop and improve data collection templates, requests, and instructions to support efficient information gathering from internal teams and suppliers. Analyze packaging datasets, assess data completeness and accuracy, reconcile inconsistencies, flag anomalies, and document assumptions and limitations. Map internal packaging classifications to relevant regulatory reporting categories and identify opportunities to improve data quality and consistency across jurisdictions. Develop and maintain data trackers, quality assurance tools, supporting documentation, and other resource…

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