Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Packaging generates a lot of waste – now Maine and Oregon want manufacturers to foot the bill for getting rid of it September 9, 2021 Most consumers don’t pay much attention to the packaging that their purchases come in, unless it’s hard to open or the item is really over-wrapped. But packaging accounts for about…
Blue Box National PRO to offer blue box compliance services July 28, 2021 Not-for-profit organization will support producers with Ontario Blue Box regulatory compliance
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Ontario’s RPRA seeking comment on fees June 22, 2021 Ontario's Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority is consulting on its proposed 2021 Registry fees for Blue Box materials and Hazardous and Special Products (HSP)
Blue Box Organizations that make packaging decisions should pay for end-of-life residential recycling June 10, 2021 Retail Council of Canada (RCC) and our retail members look forward to transitioning to a new, producer-controlled, blue box system wherein both costs and management shift to industry for all residential…
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) BC public supports additions to recycling list June 8, 2021 Broad support for adding more products to the list of items included in British Columbia’s Recycling Regulation
Blue Box Ontario rolls out new blue box program June 4, 2021 Will standardize accepted materials and increase producer responsibility
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Solving packaging and food waste through government – industry collaboration May 21, 2021 One of the greatest risks facing industry today is well-intended though poorly conceived policies. Poorly conceived policies have the potential to worsen the issue(s) that they seek to address. This…
E-Waste Five strategies for e-waste management March 26, 2021 With 785 of e-waste uncollected, it's time to implement strategies to handle it properly
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Ontario wants input on producer responsibility for hazardous products February 15, 2021 The Ontario government is seeking input on a proposed draft regulation for hazardous and special products
Advocacy Oceana Canada responds to federal single use plastics ban January 28, 2021 Oceana Canada's response to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s proposed integrated management approach to plastic products to prevent waste and pollution discussion paper
