Winter 2023 Newsletter

Volume 10, Issue 2

In this issue, we share our perspective on the evolution of Canada’s deposit return systems and describe our continued efforts to secure more accurate data on carton recycling in Ontario. It’s a pleasure as well to share impressions of our visits to MRFs that positively sort cartons, to look back at our collaboration with EcoSchools Canada and to reveal this year’s recipients of our Community Education Awards.

Thank you for reading!

Isabelle Faucher
Managing Director
Carton Council of Canada

Ontario consults, Québec accelerates, New Brunswick prepares and B.C. succeeds: Canada’s deposit return systems continue to evolve

Here’s a brief overview of noteworthy developments in the past year in the country’s deposit return systems with a focus on cartons.

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More Accurate Carton Recycling Rates in Ontario Revealed

We share the results of supplementary bale audits we conducted to better reflect the state of carton recycling in the province.

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MRF Profiles: York Region, Greater Sudbury, Southeast Eco360 (Moncton)

Three Canadian MRFs share their approach to and experience of carton recycling.​

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EcoSchools Update

The national Carton Recycling School Contest and the 2022–2023 Waste Audit initiative are highlights of this year’s partnership between Carton Council of Canada and EcoSchools Canada.

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CCC Announces Recipients of 2023 Community Education Award Grants in Atlantic Canada

This year, 13 organizations from Atlantic Canada were recognized for their efforts to support and enhance recycling education in their communities.

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Markets & Brokers

Carton Council of Canada maintains lists of end markets & brokers of post consumer cartons.

Access our up-to-date lists