MMSW Program Plan Consultation

Background

The Household Packaging and Paper Stewardship Program Regulations, 2023 (“the Regulation”) was released and came into effect on March 31, 2023. This requires the transition to a full extended producer responsibility (EPR) model, whereby producers assume operational and financial responsibility for collecting and recycling packaging and paper products in Saskatchewan.

Draft Program Plan

A draft Program Plan was developed as a result of Saskatchewan releasing the Household Packaging and Paper Stewardship Program Regulations, 2023.

Consultation

Consultation on the draft Program Plan took place between June 13 and August 13, 2023. Consultation sessions provided an opportunity to learn more about the draft Program Plan, ask questions and provide feedback.

MMSW, working with the national, not-for-profit producer-led producer responsibility organization Circular Materials, released its What We Heard consultation summary report. The What We Heard report provides a summary of consultation activities MMSW undertook and the resulting feedback from stakeholders. We thank all participants who provided their time and comments on the draft Program Plan.

Producers and Producer Associations Virtual Session, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CST
Presentation  I  Recording

Local Governments and Communities Virtual Session, Wednesday, July 5, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. CST
Presentation  I  Recording

Waste Management Companies Virtual Session, Wednesday, July 5, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
Presentation  I  Recording

All Stakeholder Groups Virtual Session, Monday, July 10, 2023, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
Presentation  I  Recording

MMSW Consultation Engagement Insights

MMSW Consultation Questions and Answers

Approved Program Plan

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment has approved the Household Packaging and Paper Stewardship Program Plan submitted by Multi-Material Stewardship Western, on behalf of producers, in September 2023. For more visit mmsk.ca/full-epr.