Canadian Stewardship Conference

?? A Huge Thank You! ?? We’re thrilled to announce that our sold-out 2024 Canadian Stewardship Conference was a resounding success! It wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, exhibitors, delegates, and Board of Directors: Barry Friesen, Guy West, Allen Langdon, David Lawes, Rachel Morier, Philippe Cantin, Meagan Hatch and President Daniel Wong. Your individual contributions and enthusiasm created an unforgettable experience for everyone! Check out the photo highlights ?? from this fantastic event, capturing the moments that made it so special. We can’t wait to see you all in Quebec City in 2026!

?? Exciting Day Ahead! ?? We’re thrilled to kick off the first day of the 2024 Canadian Stewardship Conference! ?? Join us for an inspiring keynote, insightful sessions, and fantastic networking opportunities. A special shoutout to our Commemorative Host Sponsor, Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA)! Your support makes this event possible, and we’re grateful for your commitment to innovation and collaboration. EPRA/Recycle My Electronics is a not-for-profit industry-led organization that oversees a government approved safe and secure electronics recycling program throughout Canada. EPRA/Recycle My Electronics only works with recyclers who have been verified under the national Electronics Recycling Standard (ERS), which was designed by the electronics industry to ensure that end-of-life-electronics are managed in a safe and environmentally sound manner. EPRA-approved processors must meet over 150 stringent safety protocols to ensure the safety of their employees and the environment. Additionally, EPRA/Recycle My Electronics recyclers are prohibited from exporting electronics or substances of concern to non-OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) nations. Residents and businesses can drop-off their old, broken or unwanted electronics free of charge for responsible recycling at any of the 3150 EPRA/Recycle My Electronics collection locations throughout the country, including return-to-retail locations and special collection events. When residents and businesses bring their end-of-life electronics to EPRA/Recycle My Electronics drop-off locations they are helping to: ·??????Prevent e-waste from being illegally exported or handled by irresponsible recyclers, decreasing environmental issues for the planet. ·??????Recover and recycle resources that can be put back into the manufacturing supply chain, conserving natural resources. ·??????Ensure the safe and secure destruction of personal data stored on hardware. ·??????Protect health and safety of workers and handlers. ·??????Divert e-waste from Canadian landfills. Accessibility, awareness and an ever-growing collection network all form the strong foundation that EPRA/Recycle My Electronics programs are built on. By safely and securely recycling your end-of-life electronics you can help contribute to a sustainable future for all of us. To learn more, visit recycleMYelectronics.ca and enter your postal code to find the drop-off location nearest you. EPRA is proud to sponsor the Canadian Stewardship Conference as the Commemorative Host. Safe, secure recycling for residents, businesses and the environment. ? #canadianstewardship #epr #circulareconomy #sponsor #conference2024 #fairmontroyalyork #toronto

?? What a fantastic start to the 2024 Canadian Stewardship Conference! ?? Last night’s welcome reception sponsored by Recycle BC was a wonderful opportunity to connect, network, and kick off an inspiring few days ahead. ?? Swipe through to see highlights from the evening—great conversations, delicious food, and plenty of smiles! Thank you to everyone who joined us. Let’s make the most of this conference together! ??? ?? credit: Justin Friesen #CanadianStewardship #Epr #Networking #WelcomeReception #Sponsors #FairmontRoyalYork #Toronto #Conference2024 #CircularEconomy

We are excited to announce that our conference has officially sold out! Registration is now closed. Thank you for your incredible support and enthusiasm. We look forward to welcoming all registered attendees for an inspiring event. We hope you can join us for the next conference in 2026! #canadianstewardship #epr #conference #toronto #fairmontroyalyork

We are excited to announce HDCPA and IntegriServ as Joint Platinum Sponsors of the 2024 Canadian Stewardship Conference! HDCPA Professional Corporation and IntegriServ Consulting Ltd. are independent firms who cooperatively work together to provide high quality and cost-effective solutions for organizations involved in Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and environmental stewardship programs. EPR Services Looking for an external CPA firm that specializes in EPR compliance and audits? HDCPA has assembled a team of bright thinkers with a combined experience of many decades in stewardship and EPR compliance reviews, audits and verifications. Supply Data Verifications for Producers We offer supply data verifications in various EPR programs including tires, electronics, lighting, batteries, HSP and blue box. Specifically for Ontario, we have extensive experience in supply reporting requirements for producers, and related procedures and guidance from RPRA. We’re also well versed with similar EPR requirements being rolled out in other jurisdictions i.e. Alberta, and well equipped to assist producers with similar needs across various jurisdictions. Performance Audits for PROs We offer performance audits across all applicable EPR programs including tires, EEE, batteries, HSP and blue box. We are licensed public accountants and independent auditors, qualified to provide audit opinions on performance of management systems, as well as agreed-upon procedure reports for any processing by downstream processors or transfer of credits. Environmental Stewardship Program Services Revenue Compliance Reviews How can provincial stewardship programs know that they are receiving all of the eco fees that they should be receiving??Learn about our proven approach to revenue completeness and assuring a level playing field through our Revenue Compliance Reviews.??These reviews are used by environmental stewardship programs all across Canada and have resulted in millions of dollars in under-remitted eco fees being identified and recovered for the benefit of stewardship recycling programs! Sustainability Reviews How much should stewardship programs be paying processors to recycle specific products??Learn about our innovative service to answer this question – Sustainability Reviews – a proven approach used across many different product programs in several Canadian jurisdictions. ? Your partners in EPR and environmental stewardship program success! #canadianstewardship #epr #sponsor #conference #toronto #fairmontroyalyork

We are excited to announce the Used Oil Management Association of Canada as a Platinum Sponsor of the 2024 Canadian Stewardship Conference! Inter-provincial cooperation of the provincial?Used Oil Management Associations (UOMA)?is formalized through the?National Used Oil Material and Antifreeze Advisory Council (NUOMAAC)?which coordinates the Canadian used oil and antifreeze materials recycling effort and encourages national standards. Nine industry-led provincial stewardship programs work in close collaboration to achieve environmental, economic and socio-economic successes on behalf of their members and all Canadians. ? For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gEeQ9MwA #canadianstewardship #epr #sponsor #conference #toronto

We're excited to announce Emterra Group and Ryse Solutions Inc. as Joint Host Sponsors of the 2024 Canadian Stewardship Conference! ? From a fledging, one-woman start-up to one of the largest integrated resource management companies serving Canadians, Emterra Group has been leading the circular economy in Canada for nearly 50 years. On a mission to create and deliver eco-friendly products and services, Emterra Group provides circular solutions, integrated recycling, and waste management solutions to the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sectors and municipalities throughout Canada and the state of Michigan. Combining experience, innovation and leading-edge technology, Emterra Group’s ability to envision business growth and development in the circular economy has led to the expansion of Emterra’s divisions to include Emterra Environmental, Emterra Environmental USA, Canadian Liquids Processors, reFUSE, Emterra Tire Recycling, and Ryse Solutions. Most recently, that eye for opportunity led Emterra to launch the largest fleet of Mack LR Electrics in North America.? ? With over 1,000 employees across 45 locations, collecting over 500,000 tonnes of recyclables per year, Emterra is committed to expanding their reach, leading by example and laying the groundwork for their customers to become stewards of the environment.? Learn more at emterra.ca or follow @emterragroup on LinkedIn and Instagram.? ______________________ ?Ryse Solutions Inc. is at the forefront of the circular economy, partnering with producers and packaging suppliers to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of regulatory and sustainability demands. With over 50 years of collective experience, their team excels in creating circular solutions that encompass the design, implementation, and management of producer responsibility programs. These programs cover a diverse range of materials, including tires, electronics, lighting, batteries, and Blue Box recyclables. Their extensive network of collection, processing, and end-market assets allows them to offer innovative solutions to producers, retailers, manufacturers, and packaging suppliers. The Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) offers their clients unique circular economy solutions that go beyond compliance. Prominent programs include HYRYSE? cannabis recycling and landfill diversion, OrangeCycle?, and SodaStream Canada’s self-managed CO2 cylinder management program. As Ontario’s most experienced, fully integrated PRO, Ryse Solutions is dedicated to driving innovation and environmental stewardship in the industry. They work hand-in-hand with their clients to ensure they meet regulatory requirements and champion resource efficiency and environmental responsibility, one solution at a time. Learn more at ryseinc.ca or follow @rysesolutions on LinkedIn.?

We are excited to announce the Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation and the Beverage Container Management Board as our Joint Host Sponsors for the 2024 Canadian Stewardship Conference! Technology, innovation, legislation and environmental impact have defined the beverage container recycling industry's impact over 53 years; none of it would have been possible without collaboration from industry partners. As the industry’s regulatory body delegated by the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas, Alberta’s Beverage Container Management Board (BCMB) must serve the public interest. They are mandated to regulate Alberta’s beverage container recycling system, ensure that the bottle depots in Alberta's communities are well-regulated and managed, and make it as easy as possible for Albertans to recycle their beverage containers. Additionally, the BCMB is responsible for registering all beverage containers sold or distributed within Alberta. They also set depot operating standards, issue depot permits, ensure that retailers advertise the deposit amounts, and monitor collection system operations for effectiveness and service quality. Appointed by the beverage manufacturers as the industry’s collection system agent, Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation (ABCRC) has operated a cost-effective common collection system in Alberta for almost 30 years. But ABCRC’s role goes beyond container stewardship. ABCRC has always worked closely with municipalities, beverage manufacturers, depot operators, communities, industry stakeholders, and strategic partners to champion recycling literacy, drive innovation, and promote circularity and sustainability practices. Ultimately, their goal is to drive Alberta’s economy and move toward a future of becoming Canada’s first zero-waste province. ABCRC’s passion for sustainable eco-systems and environmental impact also extends beyond beverage containers. They proudly partner with other Canadian companies, educational institutions, and non-government organizations (NGOs) that also envision a future with a holistic circular economy for recyclables in Canada. With aligned goals, objectives and desired outcomes, BCMB and ABCRC continue to make Alberta’s deposit return system the most effective and efficient system in Canada and North America. #canadianstewardship #epr #toronto #conference

Join us on Monday, September 23 for two pre-conference sessions: ? 2:00 p.m.?– 3:30 p.m. EPR 101 with Andrea E. Teslia of Greenstreets Environmental Resources Ltd ? 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EPR Compliance Reporting with Michelle Carvell of Lorax EPI ? A welcome reception for all delegates will follow at 5:00 p.m. Join us for a drink?as you register for the Conference and get a sneak peek of the Exhibitors.

We're just two weeks away from the 2024 Canadian Stewardship Conference, and we are excited to announce Circular Materials as our Partner Sponsor! Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer-led organization that supports producers in meeting their obligations under extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations for packaging and paper products across Canada. Circular Materials works collaboratively with producers to provide value-added services including: a harmonized, national approach to producer compliance services, innovative recycling solutions, best-in-class systems and tools, strategic promotion and education initiatives, a dedicated customer relations team and a not-for-profit, cost-efficient service delivery model, to name just a few. Circular Materials is building innovative recycling systems where materials are collected, recycled and returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging. In 2024, the organization will launch the first-of-its-kind Material Access Program, which will return processed material back to producers for use in new products and packaging to help meet recycled content targets and goals. By facilitating the transformation of materials into valuable recycled content and ensuring that products and packaging maintain their highest value through recycling, Circular Materials is helping to advance the circular economy and support sustainable communities across Canada. Circular Materials works collaboratively with producers, communities and partners to implement best practices, drive systemic improvements in recycling management and ultimately help deliver tangible benefits to all stakeholders throughout the supply chain. Looking ahead, Circular Materials is working towards a streamlined, modernized recycling system which is characterized by strategic investments in innovative recycling infrastructure and collaborative partnerships across the supply chain – ultimately supporting a more sustainable future for people and the planet. To learn more about Circular Materials and its initiatives, please visit circularmaterials.ca.