New Quebec recycling system takes effect, shifts more responsibility to producers

A recycling bin is shown on a street in Montreal, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

MONTREAL - Quebec鈥檚 recycling system is getting an overhaul to reduce waste and take the burden off municipalities.聽

A single organization called 脡co Entreprises Qu茅bec is to now manage recycling across the province on behalf of companies that produce packaging and paper.聽

Quebecers will be able to put most kinds of containers, packaging and printed material in the recycling, including bags and plastic wrap that weren鈥檛 previously recycled.聽

The goal is to increase the volume in recycling bins to create new markets for materials that aren't currently recyclable.聽

This recycling system, known as extended producer responsibility, encourages producers to boost recycling rates since they have to pay for the management of their products.聽

Some products are still not recyclable, including aerosol cans, Styrofoam packaging and biodegradable plastics.聽

This report by 香港六合彩挂牌资料 was first published Jan. 1, 2025.聽

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