The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) represents Canada’s leading chemistry and plastics producers, a $35-billion industry that underpins manufacturing, cleantech, agriculture, and countless consumer products. Our members are at the forefront of developing and deploying solutions that enable a more sustainable, circular economy.
On the plastics side, CIAC works with resin producers, converters, recyclers, and brand owners to advance innovation in mechanical and advanced recycling, improve design for recyclability, and build markets for recycled content. We advocate for policies that support plastics circularity, reduce waste, and promote responsible end-of-life management, while safeguarding the essential role plastics play in health, safety, and modern living.
CIAC promotes Responsible Care®, our members’ global commitment to safe, sustainable, and socially responsible operations, and leads Operation Clean Sweep® in Canada — an international program dedicated to preventing plastic resin loss to the environment.