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
Deposit return systems Propane tank supplier launches return program January 20, 2021 From campsites to tailgate parties, one-pound propane tanks are the popular way to fuel portable BBQ’s, camp stoves and lanterns. They are so popular, it’s estimated that over 40 million…
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Hong Kong working towards EPR for beverage containers January 5, 2021 HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s Single-Use Beverage Packaging Working Group is proposing an industry-led “Packaging Exchange” to address the issue of single-use beverage containers going to landfills and littering…
Export Australia’s waste export ban becomes law, but the crisis is far from over December 17, 2020 Australia has passed legislation banning the export of unprocessed waste overseas
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Response to Canada’s Plastic Action Initiatives December 11, 2020 The Recycling Council of Ontario offered comments and recommended necessary actions to holistically reduce plastic waste in Canada
Alternative Fuel Vehicles EPR for EV batteries feasible in Quebec November 18, 2020 A new study suggests that existing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems in Quebec could be adapted for EV batteries
