Three Trends to Watch: What Forward Thinking Retailers Need to Know About EPR
Adrian Vannahme, Chief Operating Officer, Reclay StewardEdge As extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations accelerate worldwide, Canadian retailers face mounting complexity at home and abroad. Adrian Vanaham, COO of the Canadian division of Reclay StewardEdge, highlights the rising cost of getting compliance right, the patchwork pace of regulatory alignment, and the practical tools that may finally make it […]
Why Nature is a Business Imperative
Lauren Adey, Vice President, Marketing & Retail, Cool Climate Club 75% of gen Z’s are worried about the future and suffer from climate anxiety and 63% of retailers said that sustainability initiatives helped boost revenues. A sustainability strategy is no longer optional for retailers, it’s an expectation from customers, who are increasingly shopping with their […]
Advancing Producer-Led Recycling: Circular Materials’ Strategic Vision
Allen Langdon, CEO, Circular Materials As extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs for packaging and paper continue to advance across Canada, the need for cost-efficiency, harmonization and innovation in recycling systems is evident. As a national, not-for-profit producer responsibility organization operating across several provinces, Circular Materials manages the collection of over 1 million tonnes of packaging […]
Solving Common Packaging Data Management Challenges
Patrick Wiedemann, CEO, RLG and Comply Division, Reconomy Rachael Graziotto, Director, Circular and Compliance Solutions, RLG Leslie Griffith, Senior Business Development Director, RLG SPONSORED BY
Legislation and Regulations Are Here. Is Your Packaging Ready?
Curt Cozart, Chief Operating Officer, Association of Plastic Recyclers The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) is announcing a brand new tool that you will want in your toolkit. Join us for a demonstration and learn how this tool will help you review plastic packaging, align with legislative requirements, and complete annual reporting. The new tool is […]
Sustainable Procurement for Retail Leaders: The Advantage Your Brand Needs
Sarah Moasser, Senior Sales Engineer, EcoVadis and Bill DiMento, Corporate Vice President of Sustainability and Government Affairs, High Liner Foods The retail industry is at a critical inflection point. Learn how top brands are turning supply chain sustainability into a tangible business advantage. This session will explore four market-shifting trends and the best practices for […]
Deposit Return in BC: 30 years of Success, Technology for the Future and Lessons Learned
Cindy Coutts, President & CEO, Encorp Pacific (Canada) – Return-It Encorp Pacific, better known as Return-It is the not-for-profit stewardship agency responsible for the collection and recycling of most used beverage containers in British Columbia. Over the past 30 years, Encorp has been a leader in extended producer responsibility (EPR), diverting over 25 billion beverage […]
PFAS, Forced Labor, EPR & EUDR: What’s Next in Regulatory Risk for Retailers?
Eric Donato, Enterprise Account Executive, Source Intelligence The retail regulatory landscape is evolving fast—and getting riskier. From PFAS bans in North America to EPR packaging laws and the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), global retailers are facing rising scrutiny around product materials, labor practices, and sourcing origins. Get a rapid rundown of the most urgent […]
The Evolution of Flexible Plastics Recycling Improving Recycling Opportunities and Outcomes
Sam Baker, Executive Director, Recycle BC Recycle BC is leveraging its experience and expertise to advance recycling outcomes for flexible plastic packaging using behavior change framework, new collection models, composition analysis, data, market development, technology, and finally and importantly, a collaborative approach. SPONSORED BY
The Opportunity and Success of Full EPR
Lyndsey Chauhan, VP, Program Engagement, Western Canada Sam Baker, VP, Operations, Western Canada Sponsored by