Carton Recycling Progress

Carton tonnes recycled/collected in 2023*

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National blended carton recycling-collection rate in 2023*

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National average access to beverage carton recycling (juice & milk cartons)

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National average access to non-beverage recycling (soup & broth cartons)

*Some jurisdictions report a recycling (recovery) rate while others report a collection rate. For this reason, we cannot report a uniform national recycling (recovery) or collection rate.

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Some of Our Projects

The Carton Council of Canada is an active partner in collaboration projects with various stakeholders around the country.

Province-Wide Consumer Awareness

In association with organizations who have a province-wide mandate or on its own, CCC deploys inspiring consumer campaigns to support carton recycling. Here is one of our most recent initiatives in this area.

Supporting Municipalities to Grow Carton Recycling

Over the years, CCC has deployed initiatives in collaboration with a number of municipalities to support their carton recycling efforts. Here is one of our most recent initiatives in this area​.

Support for School-Based Recycling

CCC has been working with key partners to ensure that more of the cartons consumed in schools are collected and recycled. Here is one of our most recent initiatives in this area​.