The Minister of Environment and Climate Change launched a consultation process on the development of new regulations that will set minimum percentage recycled content requirements for certain items made of plastic. This is an opportunity for stakeholders to comment on these regulations and impact the regulatory process.
The Government of Canada is taking ambitious action to reduce plastic pollution through a comprehensive approach that addresses the entire life cycle of plastics. Alongside provinces and territories, it is moving forward on a Canada-wide strategy to achieve zero plastic waste by 2030. In addition to requiring recycled content in certain plastic products and packaging, this strategy includes working with provinces and territories to make plastics producers responsible for their waste. Today’s consultation launch is an important component of that strategy and will help advance the government’s comprehensive approach to reduce plastic waste and pollution.
The proposed regulations would reduce the amount of plastic entering landfills and the environment by strengthening demand for recycled plastics. This will drive improvements to recycling systems and product design, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote a circular economy for plastics.
Canadians and stakeholders are invited to comment on proposed measures that would set minimum recycled content requirements for certain plastic manufactured items. The deadline for sharing feedback is March 14th, 2022. The Government is targeting publication of proposed regulations by the end of 2022.
The Government of Canada would like to engage with:
- manufacturers and importers of plastic packaging
- brand owners and producers
- other stakeholders, such as recyclers and non-governmental organizations
By email ContenuRecycleRecycledContent@ec.gc.ca
By mail
Recycled Content Consultation
Plastics Regulatory Affairs Division
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 St. Joseph Blvd., Place Vincent Massey, 9-064
Gatineau QC K1A 0H3
Additional links and information on plastic waste and pollution.
- Information on how to participate in the consultation
- Proposed integrated management approach to plastic products to prevent waste and pollution
- Information sheet on plastic pollution
- Canada to ban harmful single-use plastics and hold companies responsible for plastic waste
- Zero plastic waste: Canada’s actions