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Eunomia Feasibility Study on Achieving 90% Recovery Rate of Plastic Beverage Containers

The Beverage Container Recycling Network of Canada (BCRNC) is pleased to present a comprehensive feasibility study led by Eunomia Research and Consulting to achieve a 90% recovery rate for plastic beverage containers in Canada. This study, funded primarily by the BCRNC members and the Quebec Beverage Container Recycling Association (QBCRA), represents a collaborative analysis of options for achieving a 90% plastics recovery rate.

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What happens when you recycle your plastic containers?

The plastic beverage containers that you recycle in Canada get sorted, cleaned, and transformed into new products, including more plastic beverage containers. This effort conserves resources and saves energy, contributing to a reduction in energy consumption compared to producing new plastic.

Let's keep Canada green and beautiful, one container at a time. 🍁♻️

Nova Scotia

Beverage Container Deposit-Refund Program

The Beverage Container Deposit-Refund Program is fully managed by Divert NS. We have an established collection system through a network of independently-owned Enviro-Depots in 78 locations across the province. The beverage container return rate has averaged 82% for the past five years, and achieved 82.4% in fiscal 2020. There are 106 beverage distributors and 104 liquor distributors currently registered to sell over 143,250 products in Nova Scotia.

Used Tire Management Program

Tire recycling in Nova Scotia began when the Used Tire Recycling Program was established in 1997 as part of Nova Scotia’s Solid Waste Resource Management Regulations.

When you purchase on-road passenger tires, you pay a one-time environmental fee to support the cost of collecting and processing used tires. Divert NS—in partnership with retailers—administers a stewardship agreement to help facilitate keeping used tires out of our provincial landfills.

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