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MMBC: Phase 1 Packaging and Printed Paper Program Development
Current System and Options Development | Consultation Documents | Questions?
Current System and Options Development
On February 14, 2012, Multi-Material British Columbia (MMBC) hosted a workshop, with simultaneous webcast, to present information compiled during Phase 1 of MMBC’s activities to develop a stewardship program for residential packaging and printed paper in British Columbia.
The archived webcast (including slides and audio speaker commentary) can be viewed at http://www.snwebcastcenter.com/custom_events/mmbc-ppp-20120214/site/. You will be asked to register to access the webcast.
The slide deck presented during the workshop and webcast is available for downloading by clicking here.
Consultation Documents
Prior to the workshop, two reports were on the websites of Recycling Council of British Columbia and BCStewards.com for stakeholder review. These reports are:
- Current System for Managing Residential Packaging and Printed Paper in British Columbia which presents information compiled during a recent data gathering process on the current collection and recycling system operating in BC; and
- Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Program Design Options which presents information on a range of possible program design options for the stewardship packaging and printed paper program.
Consultation Period
Stakeholders are welcome to submit written comments for a period of two weeks following the workshop to consultation@multi-materialbc.com. The comment period closes on February 28, 2012.
Questions?
For questions about the Phase 1 project contact:
Glenda Gies, Glenda Gies & Associates
Telephone: (905) 623-6437
E-mail: glendagies@ggies.ca
For questions about MMBC contact:
Allen Langdon, Multi-Material British Columbia
Telephone (604) 633-3145
E-mail: alangdon@retailcouncil.org
About MMBC
MMBC is a not-for-profit agency established under the British Columbia Society Act formed in anticipation of the requirement to develop, submit and implement a stewardship plan for packaging and printed paper. MMBC’s intention is to assume the role of a stewardship agency in order to discharge the obligations of PPP producers (brand owners and first sellers) under Schedule 5 of the Recycling Regulation.
