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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.