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

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July 25, 2024

Circular Materials collaborates with Nespresso to launch its Green Bag Recycling Pilot in London, ON 

Circular Materials is pleased to collaborate with Nespresso on its Green Bag Recycling Program in London, Ontario. This marks another milestone in the journey to provide residents with an easy and convenient solution to recycling.

July 3, 2024

Toronto Residents Can Now Recycle Hot and Cold Paper Beverage Cups at Home

Circular Materials is pleased to announce that, beginning July 3, 2024, Toronto residents can recycle both hot and cold paper-based and plastic-lined beverage cups at home and other eligible locations.
Circular Materials Ontario staff.

June 6, 2024

Two state-of-the-art recycling facilities planned for development in Ontario

Circular Materials is pleased to see this incredible investment that will support the efficient and effective recycling of material in the province.

May 14, 2024

Circular Materials Team #actsONlitter 

On Tuesday, May 14, Circular Materials team members from coast to coast supported our ongoing efforts to advance the circular economy by participating in the day of #actionONlitter.  

May 1, 2024

New Brunswick’s transition to extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper expands across province 

On May 1, 2024, Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit producer-led organization, joined Recycle NB and the Department of Environment and Local Government at the Capital Regional Service Commission to celebrate the expanded transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper products in New Brunswick.

April 30, 2024

Circular Materials Partners with Éco Enterprises Québec and Recycle BC to drive Plastic Packaging Recycling Innovation in Canada 

Circular Materials, in partnership with Éco Enterprises Québec (ÉEQ) and Recycle BC, are extending a global invitation for innovators to present plastic packaging sorting and recycling technology solutions to assist in significantly increasing plastic packaging recycling rates in Canada.

April 24, 2024

Circular Materials and ÉEQ lead INC-4 Panel on the Role of EPR in Creating a Circular Economy for Plastics

On Wednesday, April 24, Circular Materials and Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ) led a producer panel on the role of extended producer responsibility (EPR) in creating a circular economy for plastics in Canada at the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee’s (INC-4’s) Plastic Action Zone.

March 26, 2024

Ontario’s Transition to EPR Nears One-year Milestone

Building on achievements in 2023, July 1, 2024, will mark the one-year milestone since Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit producer-led organization, kick-started Ontario’s transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper material – the first step towards enhanced recycling across the province. This underscores Circular Materials’ commitment to technological advancements and strategic innovation that will help to enhance and harmonize recycling across the province.

March 22, 2024

Circular Materials Partners with EXPRA to Further Advance the Circular Economy

Circular Materials is pleased to be a partner of the Extended Producer Responsibility Alliance (EXPRA), the umbrella organization for packaging and packaging waste recovery and recycling systems which are owned by the obliged industry and work on a not-for-profit basis.