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Read the latest updates on advances in recycling, extended producer responsibility and the circular economy.

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October 2, 2026

Circular Materials Board of Directors Update

Following thoughtful consideration, Allan Cosman, Circular Materials’ Board of Directors Chair has advised the Board of his decision to step down as Board Chair effective December 7, 2026.

October 1, 2026

Recycle More Starting October 1: Alberta Fully Transitions to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Bringing Economic and Environmental Benefits to the Province

287 communities across Alberta will benefit from an enhanced and expanded producer-managed recycling system operated by not-for-profit Circular Materials. With this shift, producers will now cover approximately $110 million in annual costs previously funded by municipalities and taxpayers.
Aerial view of a state-of-the-art recycling facility in Cambridge, Ontario, surrounded by snow-covered grounds and winter conditions.

June 22, 2026

Circular Materials and WM Celebrate Grand Opening of Advanced Recycling Facility in Cambridge, Ontario

Circular Materials and WM marked the official opening of a new state-of-the-art recycling facility in Cambridge, Ontario today. The milestone was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by leadership from both organizations, signaling continued progress in modernizing Ontario’s recycling system. 

June 15, 2026

HPSA and Circular Materials Launch Joint Consumer Education Initiative to Improve Recycling Across Ontario and New Brunswick

Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) and Circular Materials are working together to address one of the most persistent challenges that cuts across both provinces: confusion between two distinct recycling and stewardship streams that too often results in the wrong materials ending up in the wrong place.
photo of two people sitting at a board room table with one hand held out for handshake

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
Photo from Waste Management facility

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.
Keurig coffee pod with Circular Materials branded coffee mug against blue recycling bin background

February 23, 2026

K-Cup® pods now recyclable across Ontario: Keurig Dr Pepper Canada and Circular Materials join forces to advance recycling efforts

Partnership advances Ontario’s enhanced, producer-led recycling system.
photo of two people sitting at a board room table with one hand held out for handshake

February 13, 2026

Circular Materials welcomes new Board of Directors

Circular Materials is pleased announce its new Board of Directors effective January 1, 2026, which includes four new directors and eight returning directors.