About the project
Why is this engagement happening? How will this feedback be used?
In British Columbia we dispose of over 2.5 million tonnes of solid waste from our homes and businesses in landfills or through incineration each year.
One-third of this waste is made of plastics, paper, and other packaging-like materials, much of which could be prevented through reduction, reuse or recycling.
Most people in British Columbia have access to recycling at home through curbside blue boxes or depots, but recycling outside of the home is not consistent and up to half of non-residential packaging is being sent to landfills or ends up in the environment.
More actions are needed to prevent packaging waste from entering our landfills and environment, and ensure there are options to reuse and recycle materials in communities across the province, whether in the office, on the job-site, while shopping, or in school.
Feedback will be used to develop approaches to prevent non-residential packaging waste in B.C.