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New name for Government Ministry under Smith…
The Government of Alberta has been renamed from Alberta Environment and Parks to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas. Sonya Savage was sworn in as the new Environment Minister on October 24, 2022 under Premier Smith. For more information on these changes click the...

NOVA Chemicals Launches 100% Post-Consumer Mechanically Recycled Polyethylene Resin
Calgary, AB (October 24, 2022) – NOVA Chemicals Corporation (“NOVA Chemicals”), a leading producer of polyethylene resins, announced the launch of its new, mechanically recycled polyethylene resin: EX-PCR-NC4. Incorporating this product allows converters and brand...

CPP, CIAC, and Circular Materials collaborate to advance a circular plastics economy for Canada
The Canada Plastics Pact (CPP), the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC), and Circular Materials (CM) are announcing a new collaboration focused on the need to rapidly de-risk and scale up investments in infrastructure and the innovation needed to...

Alberta Advances Extended Producer Responsibility Regulation
On behalf of the Alberta Plastics Recycling Association (APRA), we'd like to congratulate the Alberta Government on enabling the regulatory framework for establishing extended producer responsibility (EPR). Many stakeholders have been engaged and contributed to this...

AB Innovates Open Call for Funding in the Plastics Circular Economy
We would like to draw your attention to a funding opportunity. The Plastics Circular Economy focus area under Bioenergy and Circular Economy Portfolio at Alberta Innovates is continuously accepting proposals. The strategic areas of interest include but are not limited...

Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment – 2022 Roadmap
The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) released A Roadmap to Strengthen the Management of Single-use and Disposable Plastics (the roadmap) as part of the continued implementation of the Canada-wide Action Plan on Zero Plastic Waste. The roadmap...

INTER PIPELINE SUCCESSFULLY COMMISSIONS HEARTLAND POLYPROPYLENE FACILITY
CALGARY, AB, July 5, 2022 /CNW/ – Inter Pipeline Ltd. (“Inter Pipeline”) today announced it has successfully commissioned its polypropylene (PP) plant and has begun initial production. Branded Heartland Polymers (“Heartland”), the operation is the only one of its kind...

NOVA Chemicals Expands its HDPE Resins for Oriented Film Structures to Advance a Plastics Circular Economy
Oriented polyethylene film technologies offer new building blocks for packaging recyclability Calgary, AB (June 15, 2022) – NOVA Chemicals Corporation (“NOVA Chemicals”) is introducing new resin technology for machine direction oriented (MDO) and biaxially oriented...

Government of Canada delivers on commitment to ban harmful single-use plastics
From ECCC - June 20, 2022 – Québec City, Quebec No one wants to see plastic litter in their local park or hiking trail, or on the shoreline where their kids play. That’s why the Government of Canada has moved forward a comprehensive plan to ban harmful single-use...

Alberta Recycling Pilot for Grain Bags and Baler Twine Extended to August 2023
-Extension Includes Additional Ag Plastic Recycling Collection Sites- LETHBRIDGE, AB (April 28, 2022) – A pilot program enabling farmers in Alberta to recycle grain bags and baler twine has been extended beyond its original three-year limit and has been granted...
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2019 News Articles
Halifax, NS – June 27, 2019 – Federal, provincial and territorial environment ministers in attendance today released the first phase of the action plan to implement the Canada-wide Strategy on Zero Plastic Waste, which aims to reduce plastic waste across Canada. The action plan lays out concrete measures to achieve the vision of keeping plastics in the economy and out of the environment…
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2017 News Articles
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2015 News Articles
2015
Four Surprising Facts About Plastics Recycling
Polystyrene Foam: Keeping Fall’s Favourite Flavours Hot
Modern Outdoor Water Safety Made Possible By Plastics
Canadian Plastics Industry Association Announces 2015-16 Board of Directors
CPIA Announces 2015 Plastics Industry Award Leaders
It’s a wrap- keeping food fresh and safe
Canadian Plastic Film Recycling Gets Big Boost
Plastics recycling in Canada increases 9% in a year
Nominations now open for CPIA plastics industry leadership awards
Access to Canadian plastics recycling is growing and at its highest in 10 years
2014 News Articles
World Food Day and Plastic Packaging
A Desk-top 3D printer in every home?
Have an orange, black and green Halloween with plastics!
CPIA Announces 2014 Plastics Industry Leadership Award Winners https://albertaplasticsrecycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/file_2014CPIAIndustryAwards_final-1.pdf
Progress report outlines international plastics industry efforts to combat marine litter. https://albertaplasticsrecycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/file_NR_Global_Declaration___June_2014.pdf
Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission receives Action Hero Award
CPIA Announces Krista Friesen as Vice-President, Sustainability
http://www.plastics.ca/_files/file.php?fileid=newsapAmSEfiBP&filename=file_Apr_28_2014_NR_VP_Sustainability_Krista_Friesen.pdf
Tour de Plastics
http://www.plastics.ca/_files/file.php?fileid=newsRYiTBlSoXp&filename=file_NR_Cycling.pdf
Earth Day, Sustainability and Plastics
http://www.plastics.ca/_files/file.php?fileid=newsHrQoPCYhij&filename=file_NR_EarthDaySustainabilityandPlastics.pdf
Plastic ‘Caps on Bottles’- Designed to be Recycled
http://www.plastics.ca/_files/file.php?fileid=newsCMcCqPwhNx&filename=file_NR_PlasticCapsOnBottles.pdf
Plastics Packaging Better for Environment than Alternatives Made with Other Materials
http://www.plastics.ca/_files/file.php?fileid=newsQghIRnSEQu&filename=file_NR_Plastic_PackagingGoodForenvironment.pdf
Innovations in Plastics: ‘You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet’
http://www.plastics.ca/_files/file.php?fileid=newsRbVAjwCnEC&filename=file_NR_InnovationInPlastics.pdf
Recycling of Plastic Packaging Across Canada Continues to Increase
http://www.plastics.ca/_files/file.php?fileid=newskcwfLdnTTU&filename=file_NR_2012_plastics_survey_mar2014.pdf
Study: Plastic Packaging Enables Significant Energy and Greenhouse Gas Savings in U.S. and Canada
http://www.plastics.ca/_files/file.php?fileid=newsmBXBWDMGiC&filename=file_Final_CDN_NR_NA_LCI_Report_Release_Mar2014.pdf
CPIA Announces Retirement of Vice President Cathy Cirko
http://www.plastics.ca/_files/file.php?fileid=newsdLEeETggxB&filename=file_2_NR_Cathy_Cirko_retirement_February_27_2014.pdf
Is that little black dress made with recycled plastics?
http://www.plastics.ca/_files/file.php?fileid=newssyoHCfKgQb&filename=file_NR_LittleBlackDress.pdf
Cashing in with Plastics. Making bank notes out of plastic.
https://albertaplasticsrecycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/file_NR_PlasticMoney.doc
Doing More with Less. How plastics packaging helps reduce food waste. https://albertaplasticsrecycling.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/file_NR_PlasticPackagingDoingMorewithLess.doc
2013 News Articles
http://www.plastics.ca/_files/file.php?fileid=newsYjFkLpLdqp&filename=file_NR_for_bag_and_wrap_access_study_Dec_9_cc_13.pdf
Coke’s new shrink sleeve designed for easier plastics recycling
http://www.prw.com/subscriber/headlines2.html?cat=1&id=4020
Official: Recycling can help the public feel good about plastics
http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20131119/NEWS/131119906/official-recycling-can-help-the-public-feel-good-about-plastics
Plastics Makers Honor Innovators in Plastics Recycling
http://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Plastics-Makers-Honor-Innovators-in-Plastics-Recycling-2.html
The Recycling Journey of the Plastics Beverage Bottle
http://www.plastics.ca/_files/file.php?fileid=newsklIQeoRNlO&filename=file_NR_JourneyofPlasticBottles.pdf
EU committee calls for 70 percent plastics recycling http://www.plasticsnews.com/article/20131010/NEWS/131019999/eu-committee-calls-for-70-percent-plastics-recycling#
Could recycled plastic be turned into a low-carbon fuel?
http://www.treehugger.com/clean-technology/trash-treasure-could-non-recycled-waste-be-turned-low-carbon-fuel.html
Innovations in Plastics Help Protect Extreme Sport Athletes
Helmets, eye protection and padding are all examples of products made from plastic and used by athletes.
http://www.plastics.ca/_files/file.php?fileid=newsMIfsYAEbID&filename=file_NR_extrememesports.pdf
Nascar, Platstics and your daily commute
It may be surprising to learn that plastics play an integral role in the safety of NASCAR racing—and that these innovations in plastics can end up in the car you drive every day.
http://www.plastics.ca/_files/file.php?fileid=newsgyVsPBJQtA&filename=file_NR_NASCAR.pdf
2011 News Articles
The Canadian Plastics Industry Association plans to restructure into two divisions. video The Canadian Association of Mold MakersCAMM hosted their …
www.canplastics.com/videos/play/?plid=1000645404
10/24 CPIA leads tour of Edmonton’s mega-recycling facility
Canadian Plastics
Over 200 plastics industry members spent the day at the Edmonton Waste Management Centre (EWMC), North America’s largest collection of modern, sustainable waste processing and research facilities. Situated on 233 hectares of land, the EWMC encompasses… www.canplastics.com
Edmonton Waste Management Center Highlights MSW Fuel…
Toronto, ON—Imagine a world where our garbage actually powers the vehicles we drive. An untapped source of energy. Energy that would cut greenhouse gas.
www.millingjournal.com
Canadian Plastics Recycler Wins Award
www.recyclingtoday.com/canadian-plastics-recycler-wins-award.aspx
China tops Europe in plastics production
euobserver.com/884/113806
Canadian plastics industry members to hold meetings with politicians on “Parliament Day”
www.canplastics.com/news/canadian-plastics-industry-members-to-hold-meetings-with-politicians-on-parliament-day/1000603507