Federal Plastics Registry

What is it? As part of Canada’s plan to move toward the goal of zero plastic waste by 2030, the Government of Canada is taking ambitious action to reduce plastic pollution and help Canadians move towards a circular economy through an evidence-based and comprehensive plan that addresses the entire lifecycle of plastics and keeps plastic in the economy and out of the environment.

The Federal Plastics Registry will require companies (including resin manufacturers, service providers and producers of plastic products) to report annually on the quantity and types of plastic they manufacture, import, and place on the market. Producers of plastic products and service providers will also be required to report on the quantity of plastic collected for diversion, reused, repaired, remanufactured, refurbished, recycled, processed into chemicals, composted, incinerated, and landfilled. Reporting on the amount of packaging and other plastic waste generated on industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) premises will be mandatory.

Phase 1 – Phase 1 of the Federal Plastics Registry requires reporting by producers of plastic packaging, electronic and electrical equipment, and single-use or disposable products. No other product categories are included in Phase 1 reporting. Reporting in this first year is required only on products that typically accumulate in households, i.e. will become part of the residential waste stream.

You can find more information on the ECCC website: