Sustainability

Packaging plays a big part in the food experience for people in North America. Products are packaged in many formats to protect food and extend shelf life. Various packaging formats make it easier for...Learn More

The food-retail industry takes the loss and waste of food very seriously. Wasted food is a cost to business, and is a contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Together with a few product manufac...Learn More

British Columbia’s new Organic Certification Regulation came into effect September 1, 2018. RCC sought clarification of the new Regulation and the BC Ministry of Agriculture issued a new Guideline d...Learn More

Developing and implementing sustainable practices within retail operations is an ongoing initiative for all retailers coast-to-coast. As a national grocery retailer with more than 1,500 locations acro...Learn More

ATTENTION RCC Members, The PEI government has given Royal Assent to the updated / final version of Bill 114 – the Plastic Bag Reduction Act. The bill is finally online and can be seen at the followi...Learn More

The Government of Alberta has determined that the used oil materials recycling program, currently managed by the Alberta Used Oil Management Association (AUOMA), will be amalgamated into the Alberta R...Learn More

In today’s environmentally-conscious world, retailers are scrutinizing all aspects of their supply chain activities more than ever before. Managing the transportation side is a key focus for supplie...Learn More

For RCC’s landing page on Responsible sourcing, please click here. Collaborative initiatives Sustainable Apparel Coalition Global Social Compliance Programme Fair Factories Clearinghouse Busines...Learn More