Post on 31-Dec-2015
Industry-led Stewardship in B.C.
The Provincial Government’s Approach
July 2008 PSI Conference Call
Presented by:
Jenn Wilson
B.C. Ministry of Environment
• Background on our structure and role• Outline the model and regulation• What’s next in B.C. ?• Answer any questions
Presentation Overview
Ministry of Environment’s Role…
Ministry provides leadership in environmental management through:
• legislation,
• programs, and
• compliance activities.
Our Policy for Industry-led Product Stewardship
• Based on the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development’s (OECD’s) Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model…
“A management system based on industry and consumers taking life-cycle responsibility for the products they produce and use”
• Shift away from government-managed, taxpayer-financed waste management programs
Life Cycle PerspectiveScope of conventional producer responsibility
Scope of extended producer responsibility
Design
Manufacturing
Distribution
Waste Mngt
Use
Producer: manufacturer/brandowner, first importer
Slide courtesy of Karen Asp, Gartner Lee
Recycling Regulation (2004)• Results based regulation
• Provides producers with flexibility to meet environmental outcomes
• Industry must consult with stakeholder on their plan
• The plan must “provide for the producer collecting and paying the costs of collecting and managing products…”
Why We Do It This Way• In line with government direction - move towards results-based
legislation
• Focus on environmental outcomes not operations
• Create level playing field
• Provide flexibility in planning – one size doesn’t fit all
• Ensure transparency – require public consultation and annual reports on operational and financial aspects
• Provide flexibility for producers – their design or option to follow prescriptive Part 3 section
• Ensure everyone has input through public consultation
Current Programs1. Beverage Containers
2. Pharmaceuticals
3. Paint
4. Pesticides
5. Gasoline,
6. Solvents and flammable liquids
7. Tires
8. Used Oil, Containers and Filters
9. Electronics
Vision for EPR Future
• Our Ministry goal is to add two new products to the Recycling Regulation every three years
• Work with other jurisdictions to harmonize EPR programs
• Work with producers to foster design for the environment and reduce GHG emissions
Key Drivers to add New Products
• Premier’s and Cabinet’s direction/goals• Input from ENGOs, local governments and industry• Willingness of industry• Federal EPR initiatives – Canadian Council of Ministers
of the Environment (CCME) EPR Task Force• Other jurisdictional initiatives• Toxicity • Volume
What’s Next in BC• Ministry Service Plan - add two new product categories every
three years.
• Selected two products from the Deputy Minister’s candidate list
• April 24, 2008 - announced mercury-containing light bulbs and thermostats as well as expanding existing electronic product category
• Summer 2008 - prepare amendment to the Recycling Regulation for government consideration in Fall ‘08
• 2009 - Industry will develop a plan and consult
• Late 2009 to 2010 - Industry launches program
Candidate List of ProductsNew Product Categories• Antifreeze and hydraulic fluid• Batteries (alkaline, lithium, lead acid, etc)• Light Bulbs (fluorescent, incandescent, LED, etc.)• Mercury containing products (switches, thermometers, thermostats,
medical equip., etc) • Packaging (paper, plastic, metal, glass)**• White goods (fridge, stove, cfc containing, etc.)• Pool and photographic chemicals• Furniture and textiles• Construction and demolition waste• Automobiles**phased approach
Candidate List of Products (2)Expand Existing Product Categories• Electronics **• Paint • Pesticides • Solvents and other flammables • Pharmaceuticals
**phased approach
Thank you…Any Questions?
More information:
www.recycling.gov.bc.ca
Next Product Contact Information:
Jennifer.A.Wilson@gov.bc.ca
Phone: (250) 356-5295Fax: (250) 356-7197