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.
Circular Materials, in partnership with Éco Enterprises Québec (EEQ) 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. As of 2022 the Canada Plastics Pact estimated that the Canadian recycling rate for flexible plastic…
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. Circular Materials and ÉEQ were joined by some of the largest producers to…
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…
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. As the second Canadian member joining EXPRA, Circular Materials’ commitment to advancing the circular economy…
First Atlantic Province to introduce Extended Producer Responsibility on packaging and paper Today, Circular Materials begins the transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper products in New Brunswick. This is an important milestone in improving recycling in the province. EPR shifts the financial and operational responsibility of recycling programs to brand owners…
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 this October, highlighting our shared dedication to advancing the circular economy for packaging and paper products. Through this month-long campaign, we will collaborate with the Circular Innovation Council in educating and empowering Canadians about the benefits and potential of a circular economy.…
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).
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.