Why EPR is Turning Material Choices and Missing Data into Real Business Costs 

Michelle Chevalier, has been with UL Solutions (ULS) for over 12 years in a variety of roles and currently serves as a Business Manager, working with clients and their supply chain to understand challenges around regulatory compliance to develop solutions to help mitigate risk and meet business process needs.  Prior to coming to ULS, Michelle managed technology transfer for The Research Foundation at The State University of New York (SUNY) and business development at the SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering.  Michelle has a BA in Biology from Russell Sage College and a Master’s degree in Public Health from The University at Albany. 

Ehsan Maghsoudi is a Partner and Sustainability AI & Digital Leader at EY Canada. He works with organizations to turn sustainability data into practical business insights, stronger controls and better decisions. With more than 18 years of experience, he advises clients on sustainability technology strategy, AI-enabled reporting, data governance, responsible supply chain technology, and enterprise implementation. Ehsan has extensive experience supporting consumer and retail organizations as they modernize ESG reporting, improve supply chain transparency, address evolving product and packaging requirements, and apply AI to complex sustainability data. His broader experience spans mining and manufacturing. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Polytechnique Montréal.

Lindsay holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration in Sustainability from Concordia University in Montreal. Prior to joining Evnia in 2024, she worked at McKesson Canada and now serves as an Analyst and Technical Advisor. In her role, Lindsay specializes in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), helping organizations navigate complex reporting requirements and assess the implications of evolving regulatory frameworks across Canada and the United States. Her expertise enables customers to better understand emerging compliance obligations and develop strategies to adapt to a rapidly changing regulatory landscape.

Molly Fremes is the Manager of Diversion & Circularity at Canadian Tire Corporation, where she leads packaging improvements, ICI waste management, tire recycling, and circular partnerships. Prior to Canadian Tire, she supported circularity in Ontario SMEs at the City of Guelph, ran sustainability programs at Evergreen, and served on the board of the Toronto Tool Library and Makerspace.