Advancing the circular economy
We create efficient and effective recycling systems
We are a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization that represents the evolution to a more circular economy where materials are collected, recycled and returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging.
About us
Extended producer responsibility
Extended producer responsibility, or EPR, is a policy approach in which producers – the businesses that supply packaging and paper – are responsible for the end-of-life management of their materials.
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Our service offerings
Our full-service offerings support producers to meet extended producer responsibility regulation requirements, including collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.
Learn moreOur programs for residents and communities
Circular Materials administers residential packaging and packaging recycling programs in Ontario and New Brunswick.
New Brunswick
Learn moreRecycling programs will shift to the new framework beginning November 1, 2023.
Ontario
Learn moreBlue Box programs will shift to a new framework between July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025.
Latest news
Read our latest news on extended producer responsibility, advancing recycling and the circular economy.
National Integration for Blue Box in Canada
Learn moreWe are pleased to share an update on a nationally integrated approach that is being developed to support Canada’s transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR).