Happy Canada Day, BC!
This Canada Day, we’re reflecting on what’s possible when provinces come together to collaborate on the future of circularity. From harmonized ecodesign work to stronger recycling end markets closer to home, intentional partnerships help push for better packaging design and better recycling systems not just in BC but nation-wide.
NORTH AMERICAN END MARKETS
Through a concentrated effort, and with detailed chain of custody reporting, Recycle BC has shifted most of our recycling end market locations from overseas recyclers to North American recyclers, keeping materials much closer to home.
PLASTICS RECYCLED & PROCESSED LOCALLY
Did you know? When residents recycle, more than 90% of plastic collected from BC residents is sent to recycling end markets to be made into plastic pellets for new products and packaging. Of that, 99.5% goes to recyclers in BC.
Learn about: Recycle BC Announces Transition to In-House Post-Collection Services and Major Infrastructure Investments
HARMONIZATION OF ECO PACKAGING DESIGN ACROSS CANADA
For the first time in Canada, five producer responsibility organizations – Circular Materials, Éco Entreprises Québec, Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba, SK Recycles and Recycle BC – are collaborating to develop ecodesign guidelines to support greater recyclability of packaging and paper products.
This initiative marks a major step towards a harmonized national framework that will provide clear guidance to thousands of producers who market their goods in more than one province or territory across Canada.
