Français What We Do Responsible Care® Operation Clean Sweep™ Resources News About Plastics Division Plastics and plastic products are more than just convenient; they are essential to the way we live our modern lives. CIAC Plastics Division members are involved in every step of the plastic production process, from the production of resins and pellets to producing final products including personal protective equipment (PPE), packaging to protect food and reduce spoilage, automotive parts, computer and electronic casing, and components for solar panels and wind turbines. With the manufacture of these products comes the responsibility to make plastics in a sustainable way that limits or eliminates plastic waste and pollution while working toward a circular economy for plastics to support a low-carbon economy. Promoting Canada’s low-carbon plastics industry and a circular economy for plastics Canada’s plastics sector not only produces essential products that individuals rely on daily, it’s also a major contributor to the Canadian economy, adding nearly $30 billion annually and responsible for 108 400 direct jobs. With the demand for plastic continuing to grow, Canada has an opportunity to use competitive advantages, including having access to abundant low-carbon natural gas feedstock, and a skilled labour force, to attract investment, grow the country’s plastic sector, and help the country’s economy thrive in the years to come. Plastics are sustainable, durable and lightweight; these attributes make plastics a key piece to helping other industries lower emissions, including automotive, construction, food and beverage, among others. The CIAC Plastics division is dedicated to developing a circular economy for plastics in Canada. A circular economy will see plastics used, recycled, and repurposed again and again so plastics stay in the economy rather than entering the environment. Through collaboration, extended producer responsibility programs, and investment in meachanical and advanced recycling technologies, we can achieve a circular economy for plastics. Read the latest news Getting Plastics Right The industry recognizes its responsibility to eliminate plastic waste and move to a circular economy for plastics. To continue in the right direction, changes need to happen, including product design, improved sortation and mechanical recycling infrastructure across the country, and adoption of extended producer responsibility programs whereby industry designs, manages and pays for province-wide recycling systems. This will allow plastics to be collected at a scale that makes it possible for industry to recycle plastics so they can be turned into new products. Learn more Operation Clean Sweep™ Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) is an international program designed to achieve zero pellet, flake and powder loss in the environment. The goal of OCS is to help each segment of our industry including resin producers, transporters, bulk terminal operators and plastics processors take the steps necessary to improve containment practices towards achieving zero pellet, flake and powder loss. More on Operation Clean Sweep Sign up for the Plastics Division Newsletter Each month, we send you our curated collection of latest news from the plastics industry in Canada. Name First Last Email SUBMIT What We Do Chemicals Management Competitiveness and Investment Environment and Climate Change Plastics Division Transportation Responsible Care® The Ethic, Principles and Codes Reporting and Metrics History Verification National Advisory Panel Operation Clean Sweep™ Principles and Benefits Resources R&D Portal News About Members and Partners Join Us Our Team Governance Careers CONTACT US 613-237-6215 info@canadianchemistry.ca Copyright 2021 © Chemistry Industry Association of Canada Privacy Policy