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Welcome to the Circular Materials newsletter, which shares highlights from the evolving extended producer responsibility (EPR) landscape across Canada.
 Welcome to the Circular Materials newsletter, which shares highlights from the evolving extended producer responsibility (EPR) landscape across Canada. This newsletter will keep you up to date as we advance the circular economy together. An update from Allen Langdon, CEO  As we wrap up 2025, I want to take a moment to reflect on what has been a truly transformative year for Circular Materials and extended producer responsibility across Canada. We celebrated major program launches with Alberta marking a significant milestone and beginning Phase 1 of EPR for packaging and paper products in April, followed by our program launch in the Yukon on November 1 – the first Canadian territory to adopt EPR – and then by our launch in Nova Scotia on December 1, building on the province’s long-standing leadership in waste diversion. I was pleased to join government officials, municipal leaders, First Nations partners and industry representatives in Halifax to mark this important milestone for the province of Nova Scotia. With these launches, Circular Materials is now operating in five jurisdictions across the country.  Leaders from government, local communities and Circular Materials gathered in Halifax to celebrate the launch of extended producer responsibility (EPR) in Nova Scotia, effective December 1. From left to right: Andrew Philopoulos, Atlantic Canada Managing Director, Circular Materials; Allen Langdon, CEO, Circular Materials; Mayor Andy Fillmore, Halifax Regional Municipality; the Honourable Tim Halman, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Province of Nova Scotia; Melissa Sheehy-Richard, Hants West MLA and Ministerial Assistant for the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Province of Nova Scotia; Stacy Breau, CEO, Divert NS; Keaton Fougere, Program Manager, Mi’kmawey Green Communities Program, Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq. This year was also the final year of transition in Ontario. After a three-year journey, the province will complete its move to full EPR on January 1, 2026. This is a major moment for the province and the country. With the launch of a new unified material list, Ontario residents will now be able to recycle more materials than ever before, and for the first time, recycle the same materials no matter where they live across the province. This consistency makes recycling easier for residents while improving recovery rates and advancing the circular economy. Throughout the year, our team has been actively engaged with industry partners and stakeholders across the country. Earlier this fall, I had the opportunity to present at the Recycling Council of Alberta Circular Economy Conference alongside our managing director for Alberta, Blaire Gaalaas, and participated in a panel discussion on advancing flexible plastics recycling at the Retail Council of Canada Sustainability Conference in Toronto. We also launched The Circular Exchange, a new podcast exploring recycling and the circular economy. Our first episodes feature conversations about collaboration amongst producer responsibility organizations, new partnerships with recycling education organizations and why municipal engagement is key to EPR transitions. Finally, in September, we welcomed Allan Cosman as the new chair of the board of directors. Allan brings over 50 years of experience in organizational development and business transformation. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to expand EPR programs across Canada and strengthen our organization’s governance and membership model. This year’s progress wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and collaboration of our partners across the country – producers, municipalities, First Nations communities, service providers, government officials, industry associations and stakeholders. Thank you for your engagement and hard work throughout the year. We wish you and your families the warmest of holiday wishes, and we look forward to working together to advance the circular economy in the year ahead. Allen Langdon CEO, Circular Materials Stay in the loop: What’s new at Circular Materials Ontario welcomes an enhanced Blue Box program in January 2026  On January 1, 2026, Ontario’s three-year transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper products will be complete and households across the province will have a convenient and enhanced system that recycles more materials, more easily. Read more Advancing towards Canada-wide harmonization  For the first time in Canada, five producer responsibility organizations are collaborating to develop ecodesign guidelines to support greater recyclability of packing and paper products. Read more Circular Materials celebrates the launch of EPR in Nova Scotia On December 1, we launched EPR for packaging and paper in Nova Scotia, marking a major milestone in modernizing the province’s recycling system. Leaders from government, local communities, First Nations partners and Circular Materials gathered in Halifax to celebrate. Read more The Yukon launches its first EPR program  On November 1, the Yukon became the first Canadian territory to launch EPR. A standardized materials list is planned for 2027 to make recycling consistent throughout the territory. Read more New state-of-the-art recycling facility for Atlantic Canada  Following a robust Request for Proposals process, Circular Materials has selected REgroup, part of the Municipal Group of Companies, to design, build and operate a new pre-conditioning facility in Halifax, serving both Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The facility is expected to be operational in early 2027. Read more Circular Materials partners with Pollution Probe for Great Lakes plastic cleanup  Starting next spring, Circular Materials and Pollution Probe will host a series of cleanup events across Ontario using innovative plastic capture technologies to collect and remove debris from the Great Lakes and surrounding waterways. Read more The Circular Exchange Podcast is here! We launched a new podcast in November, hosted by Circular Materials CEO Allen Langdon, exploring recycling and the circular economy across Canada. Each episode features conversations with leaders driving progress and innovation in EPR. Episodes: Power in Partnership: How PRO Collaboration Strengthens EPR Programs with guests from the Health Products Stewardship Association and Call2Recycle Building the Future: Bringing Recycling Education to Your Classroom with guests from Earth Rangers, EcoSchools Canada and The Gaia Project Stronger Together: Collaboration with Local Communities in New Brunswick with guests from local communities in New Brunswick Tune in to all episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your platform of choice! Watch now Keep Up with Circular Materials on LinkedIn Stay up-to-date with Circular Materials and EPR across Canada by following us on LinkedIn. We share content to help producers and stakeholders understand EPR systems in the various jurisdictions where Circular Materials operates. We’d love to connect with you on LinkedIn! CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments may contain confidential, proprietary information of Circular Materials. 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