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Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation

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150842

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Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC)

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On behalf of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, please accept the attached comments on Ontario amendments to the Blue Box Regulation. For more information, please contact Peter Mirtchev, (pmirtchev@canadianchemistry.ca). Read more

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Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation

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150843

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City of Mississauga

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The City of Mississauga has reviewed the proposed amendments to the Blue Box Regulation and appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback. The City recognizes the Province’s commitment to make producers responsible for operating blue box programs. Read more

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Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation

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150847

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Food & Beverage Ontario

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The Honourable Todd J. McCarthy, MPP Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks 5th Floor, 777 Bay Street Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 July 4, 2025 Submission on Proposed Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation | Environmental Registry of Ontario Read more

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Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation

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150851

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Individual

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I **oppose** the proposed amendments re Delaying the Recovery Targets, Removing Planned Expansion for Multi-Residential Buildings, Schools, and Specified Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes, and removing “Away from Home” Collection for Beverage Containers. Read more

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Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation

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150855

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RLG Systems Canada Inc.

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RLG understands that the ultimate goal of the government is to operate a streamlined, cost-effective EPR program for packaging in Ontario.  There are several approaches to achieving cost savings which have been previously provided to the government for consideration.  Additionally, there could be mo Read more

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Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation

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150856

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Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario (MARCO)

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On behalf of the Mayors and Regional Chairs of Ontario (MARCO), We are writing with feedback regarding proposed amendments to the Blue Box Regulation (O. Reg. 321/91) under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 - ERO 025-0009 Read more

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Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation

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150858

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Individual

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I want recycling extended to schools, multi-unit residential buildings, long-term care and retirement homes. I want beverage producers to be responsible for picking up beverage containers consumed "away from home" e.g. from parks and mall bins. Read more

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Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation

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150860

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Individual

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Regarding the proposed changes, I do not agree with “ITEM 2: Remove Planned Expansion for Multi Residential Buildings, Schools, and Specified Long-Term Care Homes and Retirement Homes” The expansion of recycling is an important aspect of the program and should not be delayed. Read more

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Amendments to the Blue Box Regulation

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150865

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Individual

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I am extremely concerned that, what was a major step forward to improve and expand recycling, reduce costs to consumers and get industry to pay for better material handling is being severely downgraded. Not only is the implementation of the program behind schedule, government is: Read more

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