Industry committee  The main problem with plastics is that they have become more diverse and complex over the years. That makes recycling them a very complicated task. An expanded accountability system for producers makes companies accountable for managing the packaging and containers they market.

Industry committee  That's really interesting question. We did another study on this specific topic. To us, there is a big gain to make, if we talk about the whole supply chain. When people talk about supply, they are thinking of primary packaging, which is directly on the food. There are also pos

Industry committee  Thanks, Mr. Williams, for your question. What we find to be most important is, first, that these objects be produced in order to last longer, before they are reused or recycled. We think there is a responsibility for the industry in that way. I'll continue in French for the res

Industry committee  We do in fact believe that competition is an important aspect. We found that the main barrier to repair is product design. Providing access to repair also means giving access to the parts, tools and other information needed to effect repairs to independent repairers, and the own

Industry committee  Good afternoon to the members of the committee. My name is Amélie Côté, and I'm a source reduction analyst at Équiterre. Équiterre is a well-known Quebec-based environmental organization with 126,000 supporters, over 22,000 members and a 30-year history. Waste management is on