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EPR in Canada

Circular Materials manages packaging and paper extended producer responsibility programs across the country.

What is EPR?

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.

EPR regulations are set provincially

Provincial regulations determine packaging and paper EPR obligations and the responsible party. Click here for an overview of producer hierarchies and obligations across Canada.

Circular Materials, Multi-Material Stewardship ManitobaSK Recycles and Recycle BC are working together to review an optimal business model for delivering EPR across Canada. Learn more.

Learn more about the packaging and paper EPR program in each province below.

Producer resources

Access resources to support you in meeting registration, reporting and other EPR program requirements across Canada.

Latest news

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June 4, 2026

Circular Materials welcomes new Board of Directors

Circular Materials is pleased to welcome five new Directors, effective May 27, 2026.

June 2, 2026

PlasCred Enters into New Agreement with Circular Materials

PlasCred Circular Innovations Inc. is pleased to announce the execution of a commercial agreement with Circular Materials to supply flexible plastic packaging collected in Alberta to PlasCred for advanced recycling into refined hydrocarbon condensate for use in new plastic production

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May 20, 2026

Circular Materials and WM announce new recycling facility to enhance recycling across Alberta

New recycling facility in Edmonton will improve environmental outcomes and advance the circular economy.

Join Circular Materials

Find out how Circular Materials can support you to meet your extended producer responsibility obligations in Ontario, New Brunswick or Alberta.