Stewardship and Recycling

As of March 1, 2025, all plastic beverage containers between 100 ml and 2 L now require a deposit in Quebec. This expansion adds 1.4 billion containers to ...Learn More

Bremner Food Limited juices (cranberry, blueberry, pomegranate) are no longer part of B.C.’s Return-It recycling program. This means: Retailers selling Bremner products may face customer complai...Learn More

Recycle BC has announced significant changes to the 2025 fee budget after its year-end review, providing relief for producers while maintaining financial stability. Key Updates: Important links: ...Learn More

Attention retailers in textiles and apparel: California is set to make history with a groundbreaking Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for textiles, with key decisions expected by Septe...Learn More

Attention retails who sell grocery, apparel, electronics, appliances, home goods, furniture, cosmetics and personal care products: The US has announced an ambitious draft strategy to tackle plastics...Learn More

Attention electronics retailers and manufacturers: Saskatchewan is reviewing changes to The Electronic Equipment Stewardship Regulations with the intent of including more types of electronics. They...Learn More

Attention compliance and sustainability professionals: Today, RCC responded to the B.C. Government’s discussion paper on the management of non-residential packaging and paper product waste. RCC...Learn More

Attention retailers selling batteries, lighting, oil, glycol and electronics: After years of RCC advocacy, New Brunswick amends the Designated Materials Regulation, introducing extended producer res...Learn More

Attention Ontario retailers and grocers: Over the past year, Ontario consulted on a Deposit Return System (DRS) to explore the feasibility of a take-back system for non-alcoholic beverage containers,...Learn More

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