Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is conducting a survey and hosting a webinar. The survey may assist you on the impact and cost assessment for moving forward with regulations that would (i) mandate minimum recycled content for certain plastics and (ii) introduce labelling requirements.
In the effort to advance Canada’s Zero Plastic Waste Agenda, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is developing targets, standards, and regulations to eliminate plastic waste and pollution. In the last several months, the department has published two consultation papers concerning proposed measures to 1) mandate a minimum recycled content for certain plastic items and 2) strengthen the recycling and composting of plastics through accurate labelling.
The Government is proposing to address these two initiatives through a single regulatory proposal with two parts. Part I would aim to establish rules for minimum recycled content for certain plastic items (i.e., packaging), while Part II would establish rules for recyclability and compostability labelling of plastic packaging and single-use plastics.
As part of the regulatory development process, we are obligated to properly identify and assess potential impacts and costs, including for industry and Canadians. To support the development of this analysis, we are seeking to gather information directly from industry.
Please find a link to a Cost-Benefit Analysis Survey in both English and French which also outlines the purpose and intent of this information collecting exercise. Survey responses will be accepted until February 10, 2023, using the link provided:
EN- Survey link
FR- Survey link
ECCC will be offering an upcoming webinar to provide more information and respond to questions about the survey. If you are interested in attending, please e-mail plastiques-plastics@ec.gc.ca and indicate your preferred date for attendance.
· English January 11, 2023, from 2-3pm EST
· French January 12, 2023, from 2-3pm EST
For more information contact us:
Plastics Regulatory Affairs Division
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Gatineau, Québec
K1A 0H3
Email: plastiques-plastics@ec.gc.ca