Iranpolymer/Baspar The Canada Plastics Pact (CPP), in collaboration with the National Zero Waste Council, has introduced a new guidance document aimed at eliminating unnecessary and problematic plastics.
The guidance lists 13 items identified as unnecessary or problematic, with an additional four items noted as in transition while industries work towards scalable solutions.
The list of unnecessary and problematic plastics includes checkout bags, straws, cutlery, oxodegradables, and materials containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
The CPP categorises unnecessary plastics as those that can be removed without affecting supply or operational efficiencies while problematic plastics are those that are not currently recyclable and are unlikely to be part of a sustainable and efficient system for recycling, reuse, or refilling in the foreseeable future.
Developed by a diverse group of CPP partners, the document is intended for all Canadian stakeholders involved in the plastics market.
The document offers a framework for determining the necessity of plastic packaging and encourages circular design principles.
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