Share ideas: Consultation document on a proposed roadmap to extend the life of plastics in end-of-use electronics
Current status: Open
Opened on December 2, 2024 and will close to new input on February 14, 2025.
The Government of Canada is seeking input, through national consultations, on a Roadmap to extend the life of plastics in end-of use-electronics. The purpose of this document is to highlight elements of a potential roadmap to extend the life of plastics in electronics, through repair and reuse of these products, as part of the Government's comprehensive zero plastic waste agenda.
Join in: How to participate
Send an email to Produits-Products@ec.gc.ca with your comments to make yourself heard. Please put “Consultation – Roadmap on plastics in electronics” in the subject line of your message.
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Who is the focus of this consultation
The Government of Canada would like to engage with:
- Industry
- Representatives from provincial, territorial and municipal governments
- Indigenous groups
- Environmental groups
- Public advocacy groups
- Academics
- Canadians
- Other interested parties
Key questions for discussion
The proposed roadmap will identify priority action areas to shape the foundation of a more sustainable management approach for electronics in Canada, in order to reduce the quantity of plastics from electronics sent to landfills and recycling facilities.
Ideas and input are being sought around the following themes/topics:
- Data gaps to fill
- Data to consider on the Canadian electronics sector or on plastic retention in end-of-use electronics
- Collaboration opportunities and needs
- Circular economy innovation to support product life extension in the electronics sector and beyond
ECCC will consider all comments received within the consultation period to inform the development of a final approach.
Related information
- Retaining product value in a circular economy - Canada.ca
- Plastic waste and pollution reduction - Canada.ca
Contact us
Chemical Production and Products Division
Environment and Climate Change Canada
351 St. Joseph Blvd
Gatineau QC K1A OH3
Email: Produits-Products@ec.gc.ca