Plastics Recyclability Labelling And Registry Consultations Launched

On April 18, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) announced the initiation of consultations on its proposed regulatory framework for the Recycled Content and Labelling for Plastic Products Regulations as well the proposed reporting requirements for a federal plastics registry. These consultations will run until May 18, 2023.

Both these initiatives are in support of the Government of Canada's goal of zero plastic waste. In 2018, only 8 percent of plastic waste was recycled, with the vast majority ending up in landfills. The Canadian government is seeking to implement a 'circular economy' for plastics that reduces plastic and carbon pollution, and believes this could create billions of dollars in revenue and create 42,000 jobs by 2030. The government is targeting plastic packaging and single-use plastics (SUPs) in particular as they form a significant part of the Canadian plastics economy, making up over 35% of all plastics placed on the market in 2018. They