California SB54 Source Reduction Guide
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Build a practical plan to reduce plastic packaging and prepare for California’s SB 54 requirements.
California’s SB 54 sets a statewide goal to reduce single-use plastic by 25% by 2032. For businesses, planning starts with understanding the 2023 packaging baseline and identifying realistic ways to reduce plastic over time.
Download the PCX Markets guide for a plain-language overview of source reduction planning, packaging strategies, and the business considerations involved. It explains how to organize packaging data, assess options, and build a roadmap across near-term actions and longer-term changes.
Inside the guide
• Why the 2023 packaging baseline matters
• How business growth can affect reduction planning
• Five strategies discussed in the guide: elimination, lightweighting, recycled content, material substitution, and reuse or refill
• Common planning challenges and packaging risk areas
• Steps for organizing data, setting targets, assessing options, and coordinating implementation
This edition was published in November 2025. California SB 54 regulations and producer guidance may have been updated. Consult current CalRecycle and CAA resources when making compliance decisions. CalRecycle Home Page
Download the PCX Markets guide for a plain-language overview of source reduction planning, packaging strategies, and the business considerations involved. It explains how to organize packaging data, assess options, and build a roadmap across near-term actions and longer-term changes.
Inside the guide
• Why the 2023 packaging baseline matters
• How business growth can affect reduction planning
• Five strategies discussed in the guide: elimination, lightweighting, recycled content, material substitution, and reuse or refill
• Common planning challenges and packaging risk areas
• Steps for organizing data, setting targets, assessing options, and coordinating implementation
This edition was published in November 2025. California SB 54 regulations and producer guidance may have been updated. Consult current CalRecycle and CAA resources when making compliance decisions. CalRecycle Home Page
FAQ
What is source reduction under California SB 54?
California’s statewide goal is to reduce covered single-use plastic packaging and food service ware by 25% compared with the 2023 baseline by 2032.
What will I learn from the guide?
It covers source reduction planning, packaging strategies, common challenges, and steps for building a roadmap.
Why does the 2023 packaging baseline matter?
The guide explains how a company’s 2023 packaging data can inform its reduction planning. Organizing packaging information by product or SKU can help identify where to evaluate potential changes.
What strategies does the guide discuss?
The guide discusses eliminating unnecessary components, lightweighting, using recycled content, shifting to non-plastic materials, and reuse or refill systems. The suitability and compliance treatment of any strategy depend on current program rules and the specific packaging.
Does the guide provide company-specific compliance advice?
No. It’s an educational resource, not a legal assessment of your company’s obligations. Check current CalRecycle and CAA guidance for applicable requirements.
California’s statewide goal is to reduce covered single-use plastic packaging and food service ware by 25% compared with the 2023 baseline by 2032.
What will I learn from the guide?
It covers source reduction planning, packaging strategies, common challenges, and steps for building a roadmap.
Why does the 2023 packaging baseline matter?
The guide explains how a company’s 2023 packaging data can inform its reduction planning. Organizing packaging information by product or SKU can help identify where to evaluate potential changes.
What strategies does the guide discuss?
The guide discusses eliminating unnecessary components, lightweighting, using recycled content, shifting to non-plastic materials, and reuse or refill systems. The suitability and compliance treatment of any strategy depend on current program rules and the specific packaging.
Does the guide provide company-specific compliance advice?
No. It’s an educational resource, not a legal assessment of your company’s obligations. Check current CalRecycle and CAA guidance for applicable requirements.
