Stefanie Valentic

I'm a trade journalist. I cover this beat every day, which means I've read the actual rules, researched countless hours and called the people on every side of these fights for comment. Independence is key. When I walk into a room, I'm not there to make the case for any particular outcome. I'm there to tell you what's actually happening, why it matters and what's coming next. I've been covering extended producer responsibility, packaging policy and waste/recycling infrastructure full-time for six years. I hold a Zero Waste Associate certification, a Kiplinger Fellowship and have moderated panels and presented at industry conferences nationwide.