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2013-06-04 - 2013-06-06
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2013-07-23 - 2013-07-24
2013 Plastics Industry Washington Fly-In
2013-09-17 - 2013-09-18
2013 Stewardship Conference
2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31
CPIA 70th Anniversary
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Recycling Best Practices & Studies -  

Residential Plastics Recycling 

CPIA works with municipalities to encourage plastics recycling programs. CPIA'S studies and demonstrations have led to the expansion of numerous municipal plastic recycling programs. CPIA offers technical assistance, best practices, market reports and communication support material pertaining to the recycling and marketing of plastics.  

Residential Plastics Recycling - Best Practices:

2010 Postconsumer Plastics Recycling in Canada - May 2012
Best Practices Guide for Depot Collection of Polystyrene Cushion Packaging
Best Practices Guide for the Collection and Handling of Polyethylene Plastic Bags and Film in Municipal Curbside Recycling Programs
Cost of Collection Model
Directions for Recycling Plastics and Managing Plastics Residue
Final Report: The City of Langley “Blue + 2” Pilot - July 2012
Guide to Resource Conservation and Cost Savings Opportunities
Handling Plastics in a Materials Recovery Facility
How to Implement a Plastics Recycling Program
Plastics Sortation Optimization Guide
Population Access to the Recycling of Post Consumer Plastic Packaging May 2013
Residential Recycling Access for Consumer Plastic Packaging in Canada - 2011 - Full Report - NOTE: Appendix pages 45 to 66 requires legal paper to print
Residential Recycling Access for Consumer Plastic Packaging in Canada - 2011 - Summary

 

Residential Plastics Recycling Collection & Processing:

A Fresh Look at the Options for Managing Plastics Packaging
A Review of Optical Sorting Technology to Sort Plastic & Other Containers
Densification of Post-Consumer Expanded Polystyrene Report
Electrostatic Separation of Mixed Plastics Resin
Material Recovery Facility Processing Cost Model
Municipal Recycling Collection Cost Model - Version 2
Plastic Lumber in Canadian Marine Applications
Plastics Optical-Sorting Technologies
Population Access to the Recycling of Post Consumer Plastic Packaging May 2013
Reprocessing Options for the Use of Curbside—Collected PE Bags and Film in Composite Applications
Residential Recycling Access for Consumer Plastic Packaging in Canada - 2009
Residential Recycling Access for Consumer Plastic Packaging in Canada - 2011 - Full Report - NOTE: Appendix pages 45 to 66 requires legal paper to print
Residential Recycling Access for Consumer Plastic Packaging in Canada - 2011 - Summary
Separation Trials of Sink Portion of Post-Consumer Mixed Plastics

 

Residential Plastics Recycling - Market Research:

2010 Postconsumer Plastics Recycling in Canada - May 2012
2011 Postconsumer Plastics Recycling in Canada - Dec. 2012
A Microbiological Study of Reusable Grocery Bags
Custom Market Research Study Reviewing the Potential for: Plastic Railroad Ties in Canada
Final Report: The City of Langley “Blue + 2” Pilot - July 2012
News and Views Special Report: Recycled Plastic Lumber & Woodfibre Composites
Plastic Lumber in Canadian Marine Applications
Population Access to the Recycling of Post Consumer Plastic Packaging May 2013
Recycled Plastic Lumber: A Strategic Assessment of its Production, Use and Future Prospects
Residential Recycling Access for Consumer Plastic Packaging in Canada - 2009
Residential Recycling Access for Consumer Plastic Packaging in Canada - 2011 - Full Report - NOTE: Appendix pages 45 to 66 requires legal paper to print
Residential Recycling Access for Consumer Plastic Packaging in Canada - 2011 - Summary
The Evolution of Milk Packaging and the Effect on Solid Waste in Ontario from 1968 to 1995

 

Residential Plastics Recycling- Reducing Greenhouse Gases:

Assessment of Economic and Environmental Impacts of Recycling Targets
Blue Box Diversion in Ontario: A Cost/Benefit Analysis of Recycling Targets
Cutting Greenhouse Gases Through Wise Waste Management
Life Cycle Inventory of 100% Postconsumer HDPE and PET Recycled Resin From Postconsumer Containers and Packaging
Opportunities for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Residential Waste Management
The Contribution of Plastic Products to Resource Efficiency
Weighing the Environmental Balance
2013-05-14
Study shows majority of Canadians have access to recycling most consumer plastic packages
2013-04-30
Polystyrene Foam - A Valuable Packaging and Food Service Material
2013-04-30
Modern Outdoor Water Safety Gear Made Possible by Plastics
2013-03-28
Canadian Plastics Sector Council Closes Their Doors
2013-03-27
Innovations In Plastic Drive Medical Care
2013-04-25
Plastics Perspectives - Apr 2013 - Bustling with Activities!
2013-03-27
Plastics Perspectives 49 - Mar 2013
2013-02-27
Plastics Perspectives 48 - Feb 2013
2013-01-23
Plastics Perspectives 47 - Jan 2013
2012-12-31
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