To continue to advance packaging and paper recycling and reuse in BC, we have partnered with the University of Victoria to research the feasibility of using other flexible plastic packaging collected in our program to create fibre reinforced concrete. The research will evaluate whether this reused packaging can suitably be used as fibre reinforcement while …
Read MoreIn March, 2020, Recycle BC, along with its supply chain partners, quickly adapted to the new COVID-19 health and safety protocols to provide on-going delivery of recycling services to BC residents. Spending more time at home in 2020, residents placed a greater volume of material in recycling bins, bags and depots resulting in a significant …
Read MoreToday, on the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day, and every day, we celebrate the heritage, cultures and achievements of Indigenous Peoples. Recycle BC is proud to be a part of the First Nations Recycling Initiative, supporting recycling in First Nations communities throughout British Columbia. In BC, recycling programs are managed by a number …
Read MoreOur national partner, Canadian Stewardship Services Alliance Inc. (CSSA), is a Signatory Partner of the Canada Plastics Pact, working towards a common vision of a circular economy for plastic in which it never becomes waste or pollution. Launching today, the Canada Plastics Pact is a collaborative initiative that unifies businesses, NGOs, and government across Canada’s …
Read MoreAmendments to the BC Recycling Regulation announced in September 2020 included changes to the materials to be included in the Recycle BC program beginning January 1, 2023. Producers should begin to track 2021 sales data of Single-Use Products and Packaging-Like Products (SUP/PLP) to prepare for the 2022 reporting cycle. Reports submitted in 2022 will need to include …
Read MoreCSSA is helping ensure stewards are ready to report their annual packaging and paper data in the WeRecycle Portal by the May 31 deadline. The proven, secure reporting platform was upgraded last year and is easier to use. Once you are logged in to the Portal, direct assistance from the NSS team is available via online chat, …
Read MoreAmendments to the BC Recycling Regulation announced in September 2020 included changes to Schedule 2 containers previously managed under Schedule 5 by the Recycle BC program. The amendment changed the designation of packaging containers for certain solvents and flammable liquids and some pesticides. The container packaging covered by the change will now be reported under …
Read MoreAmendments to the BC Recycling Regulation will require producers of packaging for milk and milk substitutes to adjust material quantities in next year’s annual report. The regulatory changes announced in September include the removal of containers of milk and milk substitutes from the Recycle BC program and the transfer of these products to the province’s beverage deposit system effective February 2022. The amendments stem from the …
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2021 — Guidance for Reporting Single-Use and Packaging-Like Products in 2022 January 12, 2021 — Reporting Guidance for Solvent and Flammable Liquids and Pesticide Containers under Schedule 2 November 30, 2020 — Reporting guidance for milk packaging September 18, 2020 — The Province of BC recently announced amendments to its Recycling Regulation that …
Read MoreRecycle BC and its national service partner, Canadian Stewardship Services Alliance (CSSA), are proud endorsers of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment and its vision of a circular economy for plastics, where plastics never become waste. Recycle BC committed to achieve format-specific plastic targets and is pleased to report year-over-year progress in plastic …
Read MoreIn 2019, Recycle BC provided reliable and convenient packaging and paper recycling services in British Columbia and continued to build and strengthen effective partnerships, lead new recycling initiatives and maintain financial stability. Recycle BC’s new Program Plan, which was approved in June 2019, establishes more ambitious recovery targets, expanded accessibility and reporting enhancements. The new …
Read MoreDownload the Recycle BC Home Tour media release Download the Recycle BC Home Tour backgrounder Page contents: Media release Backgrounder Media release Recycle BC is launching a campaign encouraging British Columbians to use their time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to become better recyclers. The online campaign takes residents room-by-room and item-by-item, helping them …
Read MoreThe 2019 Annual Steward Meeting was hosted by CSSA on behalf of the stewardship programs on Thursday, October 24. It provided stewards with updates on packaging and paper recycling program performance along with next year’s program budgets and material fee rates. Below are links to the materials from the meeting: Download the Report to Stewards (also …
Read MoreRecycle BC and its national service provider, Canadian Stewardship Services Alliance (CSSA), are proud endorsers of the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment’s common vision of a circular economy for plastics, where plastics never become waste. Today, the Global Commitment released its first progress report. CSSA and Recycle BC’s progress on their commitments can be found …
Read MoreThe B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy (MOECCS) recently issued a policy paper proposing a number of actions to address single use plastics in the environment and asking for feedback. In response Recycle BC submitted its comments. The Ministry’s Action Plan, found here, is divided into four key areas: 1) Bans on Single-Use Packaging: …
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