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Deposits double for many drinks in British Columbia

Published: November 5, 2019
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British Columbia residents recently gained access to the Return-It Express program, through which they can bag their containers and drop them off at one of 60 depots. | Courtesy of Encorp Pacific

The majority of beverage containers in British Columbia had their deposit values increase from 5 cents to 10 cents at the start of this month, creating more consistency in the provincial redemption program. 

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Packaging EPR on the way in another Canadian province

Published: November 12, 2019
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Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging is already in place in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Quebec. | One Photo / Shutterstock

New Brunswick will require that manufacturers pay for the end-of-life collection and processing of the packaging materials they produce. 

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Canadian plastics recycling decreased in 2017

Published: September 11, 2019
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Less plastic was recycled in Canada in 2017 compared with the previous year. Frank Middendorf/Shutterstock

Canada recycled less plastic in 2017 than it did the year before, with decreases in recovery of films, non-bottle rigids and bottles, according to an annual industry report.

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How a manufacturer increased its line of recycled products

Published: July 24, 2019
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For injection molding, Busch Systems is now taking in at least 44,000 pounds of post-consumer plastic a month. | Courtesy of Busch Systems

Garbage and recycling container maker Busch Systems recently announced it has developed additional products made from 100% recycled plastic. An executive explained how the Canadian company continues to boost recycled content.

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