Canada Plastics Pact

We’re less than a month away from our in-person Partners Summit! If you're eager to network, establish connections across the plastics value chain, and collaborate on driving the circular economy forward, now’s the time to become a CPP Partner! Check out the details below to learn more.

Plastic waste is a challenge that demands urgent action and collaboration in Canada. CPP’s Director of Strategic Initiatives, Meg O'Shea had the opportunity to represent the Canada Plastics Pact (CPP) at two key events in Alberta on March 10 & 11, 2025: the Recycling Council of Alberta’s Explore Circular Economy conference on waste-to-energy in a circular economy and the 3rd Annual Alberta Circular Plastics Day hosted by the Alberta Plastics Recycling Association. At the APRA conference, CPP joined a panel with Ryan Parmenter from Environment and Climate Change Canada and Peter Mirtchev from the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) to discuss the Federal Plastics Registry, Extended Producer Responsibility, and Canada’s role in tackling plastic waste on a global scale. Key takeaways from CPP: ▪️ The Plastics Pact Network is driving global progress, accelerating recycling efforts and reducing plastic waste through shared commitments and collaboration. ▪️ The importance of setting realistic goals in light of Bill C-59 and its potential impact on environmental claims, but still maintaining ambition.  ▪️ Continued efforts to drive meaningful change through collaboration, with an emphasis on better data collection and leveraging insights for more informed decision-making. It was great to connect with some of our Partner and others working to advance a zero plastic waste economy in Canada! Did you attend the conference? What were your key takeaways?

Collaboration drives impact, and we were excited to share how the Canada Plastics Pact is working with its Partners to scale solutions at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s Plastics Workshop in Brussels on February 26, 2025, where Senior Project Manager Shay Fladager joined 100+ leaders for a three day workshop focused on "On the Ground Action." We were joined by other Plastics Pacts, including the South African Plastics Pact, Chilean Plastics Pact, US Plastics Pact, The Australian, New Zealand and Pacific Islands Plastics Pact (ANZPAC), WRAP, Polish Plastics Pact, India Plastics Pact, and Kenya Plastics Pact, to highlight our progress in driving change across our respective regions. We had the opportunity to present our Reuse Accelerator, an initiative partially funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada, designed to support the scaling of two proven reuse/refill applications and address the knowledge and infrastructure gaps hindering the growth of returnable and refillable packaging systems in Canada. We spotlighted our recipients of the initiative, Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC), EcoTank Canada, and Friendlier, who are working to scale reuse/refill solutions across Canada and tackle single-use plastic waste. Learn more about our Reuse Accelerators: 🌟 Canadian Tire Corporation & EcoTank Canada team up to expand refillable windshield washer service: https://lnkd.in/eiS2csQR 🌟 Friendlier is Scaling Sustainability Across Higher Education Food Services: https://lnkd.in/eriPDAaK 

We are pleased to welcome Seawise Innovative Packaging to the Canada Plastics Pact! Seawise is shaking up seafood packaging by ditching Styrofoam (EPS) for fully recyclable, circular solutions. With deep roots in the industry, they’re bringing smart, sustainable alternatives to cold-chain packaging—helping move the seafood market to reducing its plastic footprint. They offer a fully recyclable alternative to EPS for seafood, using post-consumer recycled materials with reliable end-of-life infrastructure to reduce single-use plastic packaging and advance a circular economy. We’re excited to have them on board as we work together to cut down unnecessary and problematic plastics and scale real solutions! “Seawise is proud to join the Canada Plastics Pact (CPP) as an ally in the global effort to reduce plastic waste and pollution. As a company dedicated to developing alternatives to Styrofoam packaging in Seafood, we recognize the urgency of reimagining how goods are packaged. Through CPP, our team will gain valuable insights, collaborate on critical issues, and contribute to conversations that drive real solutions and shape the future of packaging,” said Wayne Burke, Sales Director of Seawise Innovative Packaging. Learn more: www.seawisepackaging.com

I'm looking forward to speaking at Alberta Plastics Recycling Association's Alberta Circular Plastics Day 2025. Drawing on Canada Plastics Pact's recently released Progress Report on plastic flows in Canada, and information shared at the Global Pacts Network meeting hosted by WRAP and Ellen MacArthur Foundation, I'll be providing insight on how Canada and Alberta are positioned within the global plastic recycling ecosystem. If you are looking to connect with me or with other individuals and companies from across the plastics value chain, you can register for the event here:  https://lnkd.in/g8rUqnJ8 Jodi Tomchyshyn LondonTammy SchwassNaomi ParkinsCher MereweatherCanada Plastics Pact

What happens when the Plastics Pact Network comes together in person? We collaborate, exchange knowledge, and build the momentum needed for systemic change toward a #circulareconomy for #plastics around the globe! 🤝The Plastics Pact Network, convened by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and WRAP, is driving global efforts to eliminate plastic waste and pollution. We recognize that the scale of change needed is massive, but we’re working to accelerate that change collectively. In six years, Plastics Pacts have eliminated over 33 billion problematic/single-use items, avoiding 2.2 million tonnes of virgin plastic. 👥CPP Managing Director Cher Mereweather and Director of Strategic Initiatives Meg O'Shea joined representatives from The Australian, New Zealand and Pacific Islands Plastics Pact (ANZPAC), Circula el Plástico, Colombia, Kenya Plastics Pact, Pacto de Plásticos México, Polish Plastics Pact, Pacto Português para os Plásticos, South African Plastics Pact, US Plastics Pact, and WRAP (UK) in late January 2025 for knowledge-sharing workshops focused on breaking down barriers, strengthening International and North American collaboration, and scaling circular plastics solutions. At the workshop, we showcased key initiatives from the Canada Plastics Pact over the past year: ✅ CPP Reuse Accelerator, partially funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), which supports the scaling of two proven reuse/ refill applications and aims to address knowledge and infrastructure gaps that are hindering scaling returnable or refillable packaging systems in Canada. (Watch the Reuse Accelerator videos on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eecQCKPU) ✅ Film & Flex Knowledge Series – A collaborative series of technical workshops co-hosted by the CPP and US Plastics Pact focused on identifying innovative circular pathways for flexible packaging and films. The series aimed to address technical challenges and present solutions for converting to mono-material formats. ⭐Learn more about these initiatives by reading our 2023-34 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/e2xyZpBC Two weeks after the Plastics Pact Network Connect workshop in Mexico City, the impact of those conversations is already taking shape. As the Pacts continue to align our efforts with the Global Commitment beyond 2025 and tailor global strategies to local needs, the Plastics Pact Network is creating tangible, scalable progress on a global scale. Stay tuned for more progress on our collective work!

We're just days away from taking a deep dive into our latest report on plastic packaging flows in Canada! Don’t miss this opportunity to unpack key insights—register now to save your spot: https://lnkd.in/efBvGCfA

Last week, on February 5, 2025, our very own Cher Mereweather, Managing Director of Canada Plastics Pact, joined the Coast Waste Management Association’s panel discussion, Wins and Losses in Plastic Waste Reduction: A Recap of 2024 and Look Ahead to 2025. She joined leaders from Ocean Legacy Foundation (Abby McLennan), City of Victoria BC (Marika Smith), Surfrider Foundation Canada (Lilly Woodbury), and Environment and Climate Change Canada (Ryan Parmenter) to reflect on key breakthroughs, challenges, and lessons from 2024. Key topics covered during the conversation: 🔹 First-hand takeaways from INC-5 in South Korea 🔹 Benchmarking BC’s progress against global standards. 🔹 How the Plastics Pact Network is building momentum and driving tangible progress to eliminating plastic waste and pollution globally. 🔹 Emerging trends, key opportunities, and the role of industry in shaping the path forward. If you’re interested in being a part of the conversation, join us at the 2025 Canadian Circular Economy Summit happening in Montreal on April 15-17, 2024. Register for your delegate pass here: https://lnkd.in/dTF-rDRh. Preferred rates available for CPP Partners! What’s your take on the biggest opportunities for 2025?

💡 Do you want to network, build relationships across the plastics value chain, and share knowledge to drive the elimination of plastic waste and pollution in Canada? With 95+ representatives from 55+ companies and organizations already confirmed—and more joining every week— this year's CPP Partners Summit is the place to connect, collaborate, and engage in strategic discussions shaping the future of plastics circularity. 📅🎟 Join us on April 15th in Montreal! Reduced rate delegate passes end on February 15! Don’t miss your chance to save—register today. Please note that this exclusive event is open to CPP Partners. Partners can register for discounted delegate passes and view the agenda on our community platform: https://lnkd.in/eKtdj3bb. If you're interested in joining but are not yet a Partner, reach out to us at info@plasticspact.ca. What to Expect: ✅ Solution-focused workshops tackling key challenges and driving action ✅ Regulatory and policy discussions ✅ Global insights from experts leading the transition to circularity ✅ Plenty of networking opportunities to deepen relationships and spark collaboration This year, the CPP Partners Summit in Montreal (April 15-17) is integrated into the Canadian Circular Economy Summit (CCES 2025), giving you access to 900+ delegates from 400+ organizations and discussions on policy, procurement, circular design, supply chains, reuse, and resource recovery. Explore the full preliminary program: https://lnkd.in/dJbhs9v9

📢 Still using single-use? These campuses are proving there’s a better way. At Mohawk College and University of Toronto Scarborough, sustainability isn’t just a goal: it’s a movement. These schools have embraced Friendlier’s reuse system, proving that reducing waste can be both simple and impactful. By swapping single-use packaging for a seamless reuse solution, they’re leading the way for a more circular future.  Here’s what they’re seeing: ♻️ Less plastic waste. Less landfill. More impact. 💧 80% less water used. 💨 60% fewer CO2 emissions. 🚫 100% less waste. This shift is reshaping campus #sustainability, with students and staff quickly adopting #reuse as part of their everyday routines. The best part? The solution came together effortlessly, showing that sustainability can be simple when the right system is in place. The movement is growing, and these schools are showing what’s possible. The question is: Is your campus ready to be next? The Canada Plastics Pact’s Reuse Accelerator, an initiative partially funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada, supports the scaling of Friendlier, a proven reuse application, and addresses knowledge and infrastructure gaps that are hindering scaling returnable packaging systems in Canada. ✨ Learn more about Friendlier’s impact through the Reuse Accelerator: https://lnkd.in/dC-G4iHb Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/ddM6uvYG Compass Group Canada Chartwells Canada Aramark Canada #CircularEconomy #ChooseReuse #Friendlier #UTSC #MohawkCollege