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Alberta putting the financial burden of recycling on producers under new program

Alberta launched its new Extended Producer Responsibility program on April 1, shifting recycling costs to producers.
Alberta aims to reduce its high landfill waste, which is 1,034 kilograms per person, exceeding the 710-kilogram national average.
The EPR program includes paper, packaging, hazardous materials, batteries, and pesticides, affecting most municipalities initially.
Minister Rebecca Schulz stated the program will not increase costs or alter recycling habits for Albertans.
Calgary and other cities anticipate reduced blue cart fees, potentially saving residents about $86 annually, while other communities will join later.

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A newly launched guide, called the UP Scorecard, helps consumers and companies identify more sustainable packaging options. The scorecard tool ranks food packaging based on six main sustainability factors, including water use required for manufacturing, recoverability, chemicals used in manufacturing, plastic pollution, sourcing and climate impacts. “With the launch of the UP Scorecard, businesses and consumers now have a powerful tool at their…

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Alberta launches EPR for packaging program

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Alberta putting the financial burden of recycling on producers under new program

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Cheaper, more efficient: Alberta begins extended producer responsibility waste program

The program is expected to reduce costs for most municipalities

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New Alberta recycling programs will save taxpayers money

Alberta's new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs start on Tuesday, saving taxpayers money and keeping waste out of landfills.

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Waste Packaging Scheme Called Out As ‘A Joke’ By UK Drinks Trade - CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotels and Restaurants

Share Post Share Email A waste packaging tax which comes into effect from April 1st is not going to improve the UK’s recycling rates but will damage British businesses – warns the drinks trade. In February the Wine and Spirit Trade Association joined forces with the UK’s leading drinks trade associations to write to Government to express their “significant” concerns regarding the implementation of the Extended …

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