Industry News & Events
OCS Calgary Stakeholder Workshop
Hosted by the Alberta Plastics Recycling Association in Partnership with the City of Calgary Location: Calgary Fire Dept Headquarters, All Fallen Boardroom, 4144 11 St SE, Calgary November 19th, 12:30 – 4:30 pm Cost: $20/pp – includes lunch and resource package....
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Comments Requested: Consistent EPR policies for plastics
As part of Phase 1 of the Canada-wide Action Plan on Zero Plastic Waste, CCME will develop guidance to facilitate consistent extended producer responsibility (EPR) policies for plastics across Canada. CCME is seeking input from stakeholders and other interested...
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APRA Board Members Among Those Recognized at CPIA Leadership Awards
APRA board members Joe Hruska and Dave Schwass were recognized as CanPlast Award winners for contributing their time, energy and expertise to improving the competitive and environmental performance of the Canadian plastics industry. Tammy Schwass, executive director...
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Programs & Projects
The Alberta Plastics Recycling Association is focused on advancing recycling in Alberta. We have a number of projects underway including a provincial pilot program to recycle grain bags and twine.
FAQs and Links
Learn more about the invention of plastics, the challenges of recycling as a result of engineering and chemical design and how it is recycled to be made into new materials.
Alberta Contacts
APRA members are knowledgeable processors and recyclers and can assist with recycling your plastics. Let them know what material you have (plastics id number if possible), how much you have and where you are located.
Membership
As a member of APRA, you will join like-minded individuals seeking solutions to unique industry challenges. Explore waste management and recycling opportunities that directly affect your business and the environment.
