A circular economy ensures that materials are kept out of our environment and in the economy to be continuously used again and again. Circular Materials is at the forefront of this transformation. Committed to building effective and efficient packaging and paper recycling systems, Circular Materials is advancing the circular economy by ensuring materials are collected, recycled and returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. This integrated approach ensures that materials find a new life and resources are optimized, benefiting both people and the planet.
One of the fundamental ways to advance the circular economy is through Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies. EPR is a framework in which producers – the businesses that supply packaging and paper to residents – are financially responsible and accountable for those materials over their full life cycle. This approach enables innovation, operational efficiencies, increased standard levels and access to materials. It is recognized as one of the most effective mechanisms for improving recycling rates.
Circular Materials is proud to be leading the transition to EPR across Canada, and we are committed to driving ongoing innovation that advances Canada’s recycling systems and the way materials are managed. In 2024, we celebrated the launch of our new Material Access Program – a first-of-its-kind system that creates a true circular economy for plastics by collecting, recycling and returning plastic materials back to producers to use as recycled content in new packaging and products. Learn more about this exciting new program:
We are proud partners of Circular Economy Month, helping educate Canadians about the opportunities and benefits of a circular economy.
Learn more at circularmaterials.ca.
Read “Advancing a Circular Economy for Packaging and Paper Products” (2023), an article by Circular Materials, here!