British Columbia, Canada
A Recycling System that Works: Extended Producer Responsibility in British Columbia
How aligning policy, infrastructure, and investment at the federal level creates an opportunity for a coordinated, nationwide effort to address the plastic waste crisis.
Redefining Recycling
British Columbia isn't just recycling plastic; it's redefining what's possible. An Extended Producer Responsibility framework has positioned the province as a global leader in plastic recycling, showcasing how collective action and a robust system are effectively combating plastic waste.
"We are fully 100% responsible for operating the reverse supply chain from the resident all the way through to the proper end of life, which ideally is reuse of that material back into manufacturing."Tamara BurnsStrategic Advisor, Recycle BC
In British Columbia, over 80% of waste materials are recovered.
"Students, if they learn something here, they’re going to go home and talk about it. And their parents and grandparents are going to learn about it."GursimranTeacher, khalsa primary school