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

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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.

November 1, 2023

Circular Materials begins the transition to Extended Producer Responsibility in New Brunswick

Today, Circular Materials begins the transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper products in New Brunswick.

September 25, 2023

Circular Materials and Circular Economy Month: A Partnership Driving Sustainable Change

Circular Materials is committed to fostering collaborations that champion our vision and goals. We’re proud to announce our partnership with the Circular Innovation Council’s Circular Economy Month...

September 14, 2023

National Integration for Blue Box in Canada

We 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).

June 26, 2023

Circular Materials Kick-starts the Transition to EPR and a Cleaner Ontario

On July 1, Circular Materials kick-starts Ontario’s transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging – the first step towards enhanced recycling across the province.