Public Policy

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging & Paper Products

More on our EPR Page

Zero Plastic Waste

Coalition letter to Minister McKenna (May 7, 2018)

RCA’s Position on Shopping Bags

Single-use bags of any type represent wasteful resource use. Recycling of plastic and paper bags is environmentally preferable to disposal, but is less preferable than reduction and reuse options. The Recycling Council of Alberta supports programs that encourage the use of durable, reusable options rather than single-use shopping bags. Examples of these programs include financial incentives / disincentives and supporting education campaigns.