Alberta’s Transition to Extended Producer Responsibility for Single-use Products, Packaging and Printed Paper Products

Starting April 1, 2025, Alberta will begin its transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for single-use products, packaging and printed paper products (PPP) – a move that will have producers taking full financial and operational responsibility for the recycling of their materials.

This shift will create a more efficient and effective recycling system across the province, ensuring materials are kept in use to be used again as recycled content new products and packaging.

Circular Materials is the national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization responsible for operating the new recycling system in the province. We are committed to increasing recycling rates across Alberta and ensuring more materials are looped into the circular economy, benefiting both people and the environment.

There are many benefits that will come from the EPR system in Alberta, including:

• Harmonized material list to reduce consumer confusion.
• Consistent service standards to meet residents’ needs.
• Leverage economies of scale.
• Improved performance.
• Increased participation.
• Increased recovery and recycling rates.
• Reduced contamination.

Circular Materials is proud to be advancing Alberta’s recycling system and the way materials are managed so they can be continuously transformed into new resources. We look forward to working with producers and municipalities in delivering a seamless transition to EPR next year.

Learn more: circularmaterials.ca/AB.

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