#1Plastic - A Move Towards Zero Plastic Waste Barry Jackson Environment, Water and Climate Change January 20, 2021#2Presentation Outline Federal approach to plastic waste (background and future) Provincial initiatives and upcoming possible strategies for plastic waste reduction and recovery#3Canada-wide Strategy on Zero Plastic Waste Overall strategy approved in 2018 Phase 1 approved in June 2019 **Roadmap to address single-use and disposable plastics that are commonly released into the environment**#4Determining Priority Areas for Phase 2 Action Plan on Zero Plastic Waste Stakeholder engagement sessions (Halifax, Toronto, and Vancouver) Focused on specific questions; a "structured brainstorm" Break out sessions and presentations Consultant-led and online submissions were also incorporated to the overall document#5CCME Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment Le Conseil canaden des ministres de Tenvironnement CANADA-WIDE ACTION PLAN ON ZERO PLASTIC WASTE Phase 2 PN 1606 Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment, 3020#6鸳 Priority 1:Information Exchange and Awareness Develop guidance on the use of labels and terms such as recyclable and compostable to facilitate common understanding (2021) Develop and promote tools to identify active organizations, funders, initiatives, best practices and plastic waste and pollution data (2023) Promote and support best practices, toolkits or initiatives to inform governments, Indigenous communities, public, children and youth, and businesses on the plastics value chain and impacts of plastic pollution (ongoing)#7Priority 2: Management of Waste from Aquatic Activities Assess infrastructure gaps and opportunities to improve waste collection and recycling for marinas, harbours and ports as well as assess access and system alignment to nearby waste management facilities (2022)#8Priority 3: Management of Waste from Fishing and Aquaculture Work with fishing and aquaculture harvesters and industry to: develop requirements or best practices for the use of plastics in commercial and recreational operations and to increase reporting, tracking and retrieval of lost gear identify and address federal regulatory barriers to retrieve lost gear support the development of new designs and technologies to prevent, mitigate and retrieve lost gear share results on plastic waste reduction efforts and on lost gear prevention and retrieval#9Priorities 2 & 3, con'd Evaluate best policy options to increase collection and end-of- life management of fishing and aquaculture gear including the role of extended producer responsibility and other measures#10Priority 4 Capture and Clean Up Priority 5 Research Priority 6 Global Leadership Eb 30#11October 2020 Federal Announcement A proposed integrated management approach to plastic products to prevent waste and pollution DISCUSSION PAPER Canada Banned single-use plastics Plastic grocery check-out bags Straws Stir sticks Six pack rings Plastic cutlery CBC NEWS Takeout containers made from hard to recycle plastics The federal government unveiled which single-use plastics will be covered by a national ban coming into effect In 2021. (CBC Graphics)#12Other Components Discussion Paper Establishing performance standards (i.e., regulating the % of recycled content) Improve capture of recyclable plastic and ensure end-of-life responsibility Coca Establish conditions and stimulate infrastructure to create circular economy within Canada McCafe Oasis#13Agricultural Plastics#14Electronic Waste Product category expansion being considered RECYCLE ELECTRONICS PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND RECYCLE ELECTRONICS What's Inside Counts 2 Additional 9 product categories to capture small appliances Similar approach to BC and Yukon Electronics Recycling in Prince Edward Island DROP-OFF LOCATIONS LEARNING HUB Due to COVID-19, drop-off locations may have modified hours. Please call ahead. Aubreys Bome Exchange 23 meta Staples ChariceW#15Questions?