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Sep 202314

National Integration for Blue Box in Canada

We are pleased to share an update on a nationally integrated approach that is being developed to support Canada’s transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR). The transition to EPR is expected to occur separately but concurrently across provinces between 2023…Read More
Jun 202313

Program Plan Consultation

Multi-Material Stewardship Western (MMSW) is pleased to provide its draft Household Packaging and Paper Stewardship Program Plan (“Program Plan”) for stakeholder feedback. The Program Plan describes MMSW’s objectives, commitments and a number of transition phases that will be implemented as…Read More
Mar 202331

The Province of Saskatchewan has released updated regulations for the management of waste packaging and paper

On March 31, 2023, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment released updated Household Packaging and Paper Stewardship Program Regulations, 2023, which call for a transition to a full Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for the management of waste packaging and paper…Read More
Jul 20227

Multi-Material Stewardship Western joins Canada Plastics Pact

Multi-Material Stewardship Western is excited to join the Canada Plastics Pact as an Implementation Partner. MMSW works with more than 500 municipalities, First Nations communities and regional waste authorities, providing funding for the delivery of recycling services. The service agreements…Read More
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