For years, the industry has talked about the need for program harmonization. Increasingly, regulators are using a different word: alignment. The distinction is subtle but important Harmonization suggests identical rules and shared structures. Alignment is more practical. It means jurisdictions are moving in the same direction, even if they are not moving in lockstep. That shift reflects what is happening in Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks around th

October is Circular Economy Month in Canada , and while awareness campaigns help spark conversation, what matters most is whether Canada can translate ambition into systemic change. Around the world, the circular economy has moved from policy concept to implementation mechanisms - and in some regions, to competitive advantage. For Canada, the challenge and the opportunity is to turn early steps into a coordinated national framework. Why Circularity Matters Now The linear econ

As the dust settles from the latest round of Canadian Packaging and Printed Paper EPR reporting, now is the time to look ahead. Extended...

Since drafting this post, one more obstacle to navigate: if Circular Materials is your PRO, you will have noticed that the WeRecycle...