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20 September 2023

Tuesday, October 31, 2023: Join the 2024 Schedule of Contributions Consultations

On Tuesday, October 31, join Isabelle Laflèche, Director for Company Services and Mathieu Guillemette, Senior Director, Modernization of Curbside Recycling and Schedule of Contributions for the 2024 Schedule of Contributions consultations. One sign-up link, two available time slots. French: 10:30 AM English: 1:30 PM Sign up here >> *Please note that the event will be […]

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30 August 2023

Residents of the East End of the island of Montreal will be able to rely on a high-performance sorting centre as of 2025

Contract signed between Éco Entreprises Québec and Matrec, a division of GFL Environmental Inc. Montreal, August 30th, 2023 — Following last spring’s announcement of the agreement in principle between Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ) and Green For Life (Matrec – GFL), the two organizations formally signed a contract on August 25th enabling Matrec – GFL to begin construction of […]

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8 August 2023

Framework agreement with municipalities: ÉEQ emphasizes collaboration

Éco Entreprises Québec is happy to present municipal organizations with a new framework agreement (in French only) that falls within the curbside recycling system’s major transformation. In a spirit of partnership and collaboration, ÉEQ has thoroughly reviewed this original document, article by article, to better respond to the municipal needs and concerns. With over a […]

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21 June 2023

Financing of curbside recycling in Quebec – 2023 Report: All producers must become members of Éco Entreprises Québec and pay a special participation to finance EPR

2Montreal, June 21, 2023 — As part of the publication of the 2023 Schedule of Contributions in the Gazette officielle du Québec, Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ) is announcing two important measures to prepare for its new responsibilities as Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for curbside recycling: the requirement for all companies that market containers, packaging, and printed […]

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21 June 2023

Coming into force of the 2023 Schedule of Contributions

Today, June 21st, the 2023  Schedule of Contributions has been published in the Gazette officielle du Québec by ministerial order. This publication marks the official start of the 60-day reporting period. Targeted companies, therefore, have until August 21st to report containers, packaging and printed matter they placed on the market throughout the Quebec territory during […]

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25 April 2023

Circular Materials and Éco Entreprises Québec join forces to advance innovation and the circular economy

  Toronto/Montreal, April 25, 2023 — As Canada’s leading extended producer responsibility (EPR) organizations for packaging and paper products, Circular Materials (CM) and Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ), are proud to announce plans to advance joint interests and initiatives aimed at optimizing practices to improve recycling rates and drive innovation. This new collaboration is focused on […]

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1 December 2022

Éco Entreprises Québec takes an important step to develop recycling sorting capacity in Greater Montreal

Montreal, December 1, 2022 – Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ), recently appointed as a Designated Management Organization (DMO) by the Government of Quebec, was given the responsibility to manage and implement the modernization of curbside recycling in late October. ÉEQ is taking immediate action by launching a call for qualification for the construction and operation of […]

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25 October 2022

Éco Entreprises Québec is officially designated as the organization to lead the modernization of curbside recycling in Quebec

Montréal, October 25, 2022 — Yesterday, RECYC-QUÉBEC appointed Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ) as the Designated Management Organization (DMO) for curbside recycling. ÉEQ will now be responsible for developing, implementing, and financially supporting the modernized curbside recycling system on behalf of the obligated producers, as established in the Regulation respecting a system for the selective collection […]

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12 October 2022

Consultation on the 2023 Schedule of Contributions: companies are invited

Éco Entreprises Québec officially invites companies subject to the compensation plan to attend the consultation on the 2023 Schedule on November 2: 1:00 pm in French 3:30 pm in English For companies, this is an opportunity to ask questions and learn about all the terms and conditions governing the next Schedule. The comments collected during […]

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19 July 2022

Unwrapping this fall, get ready for ÉEQ’s new documentary

When the topic of packaging arises, we often wonder about the efforts businesses make to reduce their environmental impact, and many myths persist in public opinion. However, did you know that for over fifteen years, companies have had a financial responsibility to containers, packaging and printed matter (CP&PM) they market in Quebec by offsetting net […]

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13 July 2022

Entry into force of the 2022 Schedule of Contributions

The 2022 Schedule of Contributions (SoC) was published today on July 13, 2022 in the Gazette officielle du Québec by Order of the minister. This publication marks the official opening of the 60-day reporting period. Targeted companies have until September 13, 2022 to report the containers, packaging and printed matter marketed during the 2021 calendar […]

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13 July 2022

New company reporting portal

Éco Entreprises Québec (ÉEQ) is proud to announce the launch of a new reporting portal for contributing companies. This new portal, developed to better meet your needs, gives users greater autonomy and flexibility so that ÉEQ can adapt to the constant evolution of regulations on curbside recycling. Not only does this new portal replace Eco-D, […]

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2 December 2021

$15 million for the Fonds économie circulaire: ÉEQ a member of the strategic committee

On November 25th, 2021, the Fonds économie circulaire announced the completion of its first phase of financing amounting to 15 million dollars, thanks to its two new investors. Philippe Cantin, Vice President, Public Affairs and Governmental Relations at Éco Entreprises Québec is a member of the strategic committee. The board aims to follow circular economy […]

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2 December 2021

EnviroLys Gala 2021: Éco Entreprises Québec presents the Projet Vert ICI + award

On November 15th, Éco Entreprises Québec presented the Projet Vert ICI + award during the EnviroLys Gala, organized by the Conseil des entreprises en technologies environnementales du Québec (CETEQ). The prize was awarded to Avril Supermarché Santé for their at source sorting system found across their Quebec branches, and for their distribution centre’s centralized waste […]

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29 October 2021

The recruits of ÉEQ — Fall 2021

New developments are in store at Éco Entreprises Québec! This past month, our team welcomed Lynda Touati as Assistant to the Vice-Presidency, Marie-Eve Morin as Director of Communications and Sébastien Giroux as Director for the Schedule of Contributions. Lynda, an impressive CV Having graduated from the University of Algiers in Human Sciences and English Studies, […]

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27 September 2021

Circular economy of plastics: ÉEQ proud to support CTP’s initiative

The Circular Plastics Taskforce (CTP) presented today the achievement of Phase 1 of its major initiative regarding a circular economy for plastics in Quebec and Canada. Éco Entreprises Québec is proud to be a member of the steering committee and to have provided financial and technical support for this study, which will help create winning […]

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27 September 2021

The Circular Plastics Taskforce completes Phase I of its major initiative in support of a circular economy for plastics

MONTRÉAL (Québec), September 27th, 2021 —The Circular Plastics Taskforce (CPT) has completed the first phase of its efforts to implement a circular economy for plastics in Quebec and Canada. Officially launched in 2020, the CPT is a collaborative effort of organizations interested in finding concrete solutions to improve the management of post-consumer plastics. It brings […]

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24 September 2021

The ABCs of the bonus: everything you need to know about the ecodesign incentive bonus

Save the date: our Ecodesign and Circular Economy team will be giving a webinar about the ecodesign incentive bonus on October 18, 12:00 pm. If your company introduced ecodesigned packaging on the market in 2019 or 2020, you could qualify for a credit up to $25,000 on your contribution. Register and learn everything you need […]

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24 December 2020

Éco Entreprises Québec’s 15th anniversary

 The history of the recycling bin in Quebec Did you know that recycling dates as far back as 3 000, B.C.? Indeed, during that period, people discovered that used metal objects could be melted down and made into new ones. As you might guess, laws and regulations governing recycling came much later in Quebec (trivia tidbit: […]

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16 December 2020

The 2020 Schedule of Contributions is in force!

 The official reporting period for 2020 has officially begun We hereby inform you that the 2020 Schedule of Contributions was published in the Gazette officielle du Québec on December 16, officially launching the 60-day reporting period.  The deadline to fill out your report is February 16, 2021. File my report >> What’s new in the 2020 Schedule of Contributions  Several new requirements will enter into force for the 2020 Schedule […]

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10 December 2020

Packaging ecodesign – A modernized portal to provide better guidance for companies

As the Quebec curbside recycling system undergoes major changes, businesses will become responsible for managing the end-of-life cycle for containers, packaging, printed matter and newspaper (C, P, PM & N) they put on the market. Therefore, it’s a good time for them to rethink their C, P, PM & N and make sure they limit […]

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10 December 2020

Packaging ecodesign – A modernized portal to provide better guidance for companies

As the Quebec curbside recycling system undergoes major changes, businesses will become responsible for managing the end-of-life cycle for containers, packaging, printed matter and newspaper (C, P, PM & N) they put on the market. Therefore, it’s a good time for them to rethink their C, P, PM & N and make sure they limit […]

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9 December 2020

Modernization of curbside recycling: Towards a new partnership between municipalities and the industry

November was Éco Entreprises Québec’s opportunity to introduce various participants from the municipal sphere to the modernization of curbside recycling and present changes that are to come over the next five years, more specifically regarding the roles and responsibilities of municipalities.  Mathieu Guillemette, Principal Director of Services to municipalities, was invited to address three partner organizations in November in order […]

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27 November 2020

Consultations on the 2021 Schedule of Contributions: Our second online edition and a first against the background of a pandemic

On Tuesday, November 24, nearly 240 persons representing 185 contributing companies participated in the online consultation meeting on the 2021 Schedule of Contributions organized by Éco Entreprises Québec. Every year, targeted companies are invited to take part in a special consultation, provided for by law, ahead of the adoption of the next Schedule of Contributions […]

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14 November 2019

Notice of Appointment – New Senior Consultant, Public Affairs at Éco Entreprises Québec

New Senior Consultant, Public Affairs at Éco Entreprises Québec A seasoned communications and public relations professional, Marie-Claude Tremblay has applied her skills and experience in several organizations, both private and public, and across a wide variety of business sectors, including professional services, information technologies, retail, as well as the municipal sector. With a B.A. in […]

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13 November 2019

New cutting-edge sorting centre inaugurated in Lachine

Tuesday, November 12, 2019, marks the inauguration of the new sorting centre in Lachine, which will more efficiently process the contents of the recycling bins of greater Montréal area residents. The most advanced of its kind in Québec, the centre will be equipped with cutting-edge technology. As Québec’s curbside recycling expert, Éco Entreprises Québec is […]

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5 November 2019

Consultations on the 2020 Schedule of Contributions: new format and record turnout

Every year, ÉEQ leads a special consultation, in French and English, in anticipation of the approval of the new Schedule of Contributions by the Québec government. At the annual event, companies have the opportunity to better understand the factors that impact their contribution to curbside recycling in Québec within the framework of an environmental accountability […]

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18 October 2019

Extended producer responsibility (EPR) at the core of an effective system

Curbside collection and recycling In the midst of the recyclable materials markets downward spiral, western countries seeking sustainable solutions are now finding themselves in a tight spot. This month, the companies that fund curbside recycling in Québec will find out that their contributions will increase significantly in order to address current challenges including the dramatic […]

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12 August 2019

BLUE-BOX GLASS SOON TO BE TRANSFORMED INTO BOTTLES

Montréal, August 12, 2019. — According to an agreement in principle between manufacturer Owens-Illinois of Montréal and conditioner Groupe Bellemare of Trois-Rivières, it will soon be possible to produce bottles from glass collected through curbside recycling. This new outlet for glass recycling in Québec is the result of efforts initiated by Éco Entreprises Québec under its […]

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25 July 2019

Notice of Appointment – Normand Gadoury Director of Market Development and Sorting Technologies

A graduate in Industrial Engineering, Normand Gadoury has developed leading expertise in the field of innovation management. Prior to joining ÉEQ, his skills in new technologies and business led him to work within specialized groups (Innovitech, Sygertech and Avingco), then as Business Development Manager (Enviro-accès, Enerkem and Univalor) and as Vice President of Polystyvert and Écotech Québec. […]

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