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Navigating Municipal Waste Challenges in Ontario - Towards Producer Responsibility

Learn about the current state of Ontario's Blue Box program and the implications of increasing waste complexity and pollution. Explore the shift towards full producer responsibility for packaging and plastic products. Discover the actions being taken by municipalities and industry players to combat waste issues.

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Navigating Municipal Waste Challenges in Ontario - Towards Producer Responsibility

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  1. Ontario’s Blue Box: Where Are We Now & What It Means Municipal Waste Association Spring Workshop May 30, 2018 Dave Gordon, Senior Advisor, AMO

  2. There are more complex materials to manage with less value 2

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  4. There are more waste products/packaging leaking into our environment 4

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  6. In 'world-first pact,' over 40 major businesses commit to fight plastic pollution CNBC - April 26, 2018 Canada proposes international plastics reform Radio Canada - May 11, 2018 Plastic particles found in bottled waterBBC - March 15, 2018 A sperm whale that washed up on a beach in Spain had 64 pounds of plastic and waste in its stomach CNN - April 11, 2018 6

  7. Infrastructure gap 7

  8. Markets want cleaner resources 8

  9. China’s tough new recycling standards leaving Canadian municipalities in a bind Globe and Mail - Jan 8, 2018 China’s policy change on accepting recyclables has Calgary exploring new markets CTV News Calgary, Jan 18, 2018 9

  10. Level playing field for brand owners AS EASY TO RECYCLE AS IT IS TO ENJOY. GREAT COFFEE. MADE SIMPLE.TM 10

  11. Ontario cities say they’re not yet able to process compostable coffee pods Canadian Press Nov 3, 2017 Grounds for a brouhaha?: Keurig, Toronto spar over whether coffee pods belong in blue bin Toronto Star – April 22, 2018 MPP wants to ban non-compostable coffee pods Toronto Star Nov 1, 2017 Nearly 900,000 people call for Starbucks to deliver on decade-old recycling pledge as protesters gather at AGM Independent March 20, 2018 11

  12. Lack of Ontario landfill capacity 12

  13. Ontario shouldn’t be dumping trash over the border Toronto Star, Feb 21, 2018 US landfill capacity to drop 15% over next 5 years Waste Dive - May 8, 2018 13

  14. Municipalities cannot lead systematic change in product design 14

  15. Ontario’s Solution • Need full producer responsibility • Direct responsibility • Enforceability • Ability to drive numerous outcomes • Less need for compromise 15

  16. Municipal Actions • Growing number of municipalities are passing resolutions supporting Federal Action on packaging and plastic products • These include: • North Bay, ON • Toronto, ON • Halifax, NS • Tofino, BC • And more coming • M3RC intends to submit comments to the Federal consultation

  17. What’s Next? • No imminent decisions expected • Our end goal remains to transition the Blue Box Program Plan to full producer responsibility: • Amended BBPP may be a good way to take the first step • Concurrently working on regulatory framework under the Resource Recovery & Circular Economy Act (RRCEA) • Need to continue to work on a preferred path for transition that is fair and reasonable • In interim, business needs to continue 16

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