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Report urges recycling mandates, incentives in Canada

Published: January 19, 2022
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Mixed plastics for recycling.

Researchers estimate to divert 90% of Canada’s plastic from landfills by 2030 would cost between $3.7 billion and $6.6 billion USD. | Josep Curto/Shutterstock

Canada recycles just 9% of the plastic waste it generates annually, but a think tank’s recently released analysis puts forward a series of changes that could incentivize investment in the country’s recycling industry.

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Report compares recycled-content certification programs

Published: October 20, 2021
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PET bottles for recycling.

The report comes as governments around the world move toward requiring the use of recycled plastic in certain products. | Picsfive / Shutterstock

Over a dozen different recycled-content standards and certifications are used around the world. A new report commissioned by Canadian leaders compares and contrasts them.

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PET recycling startup signs deal with prime producer

Published: July 21, 2021
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View of SK Global Chemicals and Loop Industries staff signing documents.

Na Kyung-soo, CEO of SK Global Chemical, signs the strategic investment agreement with Loop Industries on June 23. | Courtesy of SK Global Chemical

Quebec-based Loop Industries is receiving a $56 million equity investment from plastics giant SK Global Chemical to help it grow its PET depolymerization business.

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INEOS Styrolution inks deal with PS recycling startup

Published: February 10, 2021
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Inside the Polystyvert facility.

Polystyvert uses an essential oil to dissolve PS, which is then purified, separated from the oil and pelletized. | Courtesy of Polystyvert

Canadian polystyrene recycling technology company Polystyvert has signed a joint development agreement with global styrenics producer INEOS Styrolution.

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Canada Plastics Pact kicks off with 2025 goals

Published: February 3, 2021
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Bales of plastic for recycling.

The Canada Plastics Pact launched with more than 40 partner organizations. | Ulrich Mueller/Shutterstock

Reclaimers joined brand owners, industry groups and other stakeholders to launch the Canada Plastics Pact, which will work to incorporate Ellen MacArthur Foundation-led recycling targets into Canada’s plastics sector.

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