Friday, June 14, 2024 | 9:45 AM – Noon pacific

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a policy approach where producers are responsible for the end-of-life management of their materials.

While BC’s first official EPR program came in 1994 with the Post-Consumer Paint Stewardship Program Regulation, many are not aware that BC was the first to implement a deposit-refund system in North America back in 1971…

To preserve and learn our history, what is happening today, and look out toward the future, CWMA is proud to present this special virtual event with a knowledge-packed panel of speakers and information.

Using a series of short information vignettes amidst highlight presentations, we will bring you through the timeline of BC’s Success and Challenges with EPR across the province while illustrating the context of these programs within Canada.

– DETAILS–

PAST

• Vignette — The Origins of EPR | Sheila Molloy, CWMA 
• Early Days of EPR in BC / Setting Foundations for Recycling Regulation | Colin McKean, Canadian Battery Association 
• The Pioneers / Post-Consumer Paint Stewardship Program Regulation | Mannie Cheung, Product Care
• The rise of BC’s Beverage Container Recycling System / History of Return-It | Cindy Coutts, Return-It 
• Vignette — 2009 CCME Canada release a Canada-wide Action Plan for EPR | Kris Ord, KO Consulting/CWMA
• Packaging and Paper Product since 2014 / History of Recycle BC | Lyndsey Chauhan, Recycle BC

PRESENT

• The EPR system today / About BC’s current programs | Michael Zarbl, Stewardship Agencies of BC
• A view on the ground  / EPR from a Collector’s Perspective | Tera Grady, Cariboo Regional District
• Vignette —  When EPR is not ideal / EPR for every product | Sheila Molloy & Kris Ord, CWMA

FUTURE

• Vignette — What’s next in EPR in British Columbia | Sheila Molloy
• Program Innovations and a general look across Canada | Isabelle Faucher, Carton Council of Canada 
• Final thoughts / future across Canada | All Speakers

– COST –

$27 CWMA Members | $35 Non-Members/Friends

+GST.  CWMA’s operations are supported wholly by events like these, dedicated patronage from sponsors, and our membership. We are grateful for your attendance. Differential pricing is available for students and non-profits, please be in touch. | Am I a member?

– AGENDA –

Virtual Doors Open at 9:40 AM for visiting and a/v check

9:45 AM | WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
10:00 AM | PAST
10:50 AM | PRESENT
11:20 AM | FUTURE
11:55 AM | FAREWELL

– VIRTUAL NOTES –

CWMA uses the Zoom Platform for events. Please reach out for accessibility accommodations or technical assistance. Zoom Link is sent the DAY BEFORE the event. 

– OUR SPEAKERS–

Bios and details to follow

Sheila Molloy, CWMA  / Colin McKean, Canadian Battery Association  / Mannie Cheung, Product Care / Cindy Coutts, Return-It  / Kris Ord, KO Consulting / Lyndsey Chauhan, Recycle BC / Michael Zarbl, MARR and on behalf of the Stewardship Agencies of British Columbia / Tera Grady, Cariboo Regional District / Isabelle Faucher, Carton Council of Canada