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Industry Plastics Initiatives

Canadian organizations have made progressive commitments to reduce plastic pollution through plastic bans, incorporating post-consumer recycled (PCR) content in products/packaging, and innovative reuse programs.

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Plastic Action Centre has convened an expert advisory panel of subject matter experts from across the country to answer your questions on plastic use, waste, and pollution. Experts include researchers and educators, policy makers, industry and supply chain professionals and community advocates. Have an unanswered question about plastics? Our Expert Advisory Panel is here to help!

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Canada Plastics Recyclers Directory

To increase knowledge of domestic recycling markets and to bridge connections, the Plastic Action Centre has compiled a referral list of Canadian plastic recyclers, their contact information, and services offered.

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Circular Demands Creating Circular Outcomes

During a Waste Reduction Week in Canada presentation, Circular Innovation Council / Recycling Council of Ontario showcased champions that are taking action to advance Canada’s plastics circular economy, committing to create new demand and increase the value of post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics. The conversation featured presidents of Keurig Dr Pepper Canada and Lavergne who shared details of their unique partnership that fosters a sustainable ecosystem that, despite various market realities, makes good on commitment to integrate PCR plastics into a globally manufactured product.

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Recent developments, blogs, and announcements on plastic waste from Canada and around the world.

The Plastic Action Centre in an independent open-source repository that gathers information to educate, engage, and empower action on plastics. Recycling Council of Ontario has developed the Plastic Action Centre to become a knowledge hub to provide governments, businesses, educators, researchers, and citizens the necessary scope of information to take meaningful action on plastics. The Plastic Action Centre is brought to you by The Recycling Council of Ontario with support from Walmart Canada.

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  • Circular Economy
  • Single-use Plastic

Government of Canada invests in reducing plastic waste and supporting the transition of a circular economy for plastics

OTTAWA, ON, April 15, 2021 /CNW/ – Plastic litter is polluting our rivers, lakes and oceans, harming the wildlife that call...
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  • Alberta

Edmonton unveils three-year plan including ban on single-use plastics as part of 25-year strategy to reduce waste by 20 per cent

The City of Edmonton is calling on residents to reduce the amount of waste they generate by 20 per cent over the next 25 years as ...
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  • Quebec

Montreal ‘masketeers’ find sense of purpose cleaning up PPE littering Villeray streets

When the pandemic started, two long-time friends found a way to connect: Elizabeth Barbosa would meet up with Alcina Lopes a few t...
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