Sustainability News

As the demand for sustainability reporting grows, businesses increasingly recognize the importance of accurate, traceable, and transparent data within the circular economy. This awareness has created ...Learn More

On October 4, 2023, RCC held a joint member meeting with our EPR, Plastics, ESG and Climate Action and Product Safety committees with over 70 members present virtually and in-person in Toronto, Ontari...Learn More

On October 1, 2023, the European Union launched the first phase of the world’s first system to impose CO2 emissions tariffs on imported steel, cement, and other goods as it tries to stop more po...Learn More

The B.C. government has updated the website and guidance for the Single-Use and Plastic Waste regulation which will be coming into effect December 20, 2023. Ministry leadership have offered to me...Learn More

On September 20, 2023 (1-2pm ET), RCC is looking forward to hosting its bi-monthly ESG & Climate Action Committee Meeting for retail and quick service restaurant members. In addition to regi...Learn More

The province published a new Single-Use and Plastic Waste Regulation on July 14, 2023. The Regulation establishes several Canadian precedents for provincial regulation of shopping bags, food service w...Learn More

In response to an array of member questions, RCC has created a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document about the new B.C. Single-Use and Plastic Waste Regulation. The regulation, enacted July 1...Learn More

The Nova Scotia government has launched a public consultation on waste reduction. Read the press release. The government’s goal is to reduce the province’s annual solid waste – currently at ...Learn More

Under a program administered by the Manitoba Motor Dealers Association, Manitoba businesses considering Electric Vehicle infrastructure to support their fleets, workplace or as a customer service may ...Learn More

The B.C. Ministry of Environment has asked RCC to provide input on potential changes to the Recycling Regulation which provides the basis for B.C.’s Extended Producer Responsibility regime, intended...Learn More