CPIA Working in Partnership to Reduce Marine Debris PAC Marine Debris Webinar February 7, 2013 Cathy Cirko VP CPIA

Presentation Plastics from a Sustainability Perspective CPIA Recovery Program for Plastics Progress in Recycling Plastics Opportunities for Expanding Recovery of Plastics Suggested Future Directions

Plastics’ Contributions – Providing Many Benefits

1,010 MM GJ/a 2,250 MM GJ/a 36.6 MM t/a 97.4 MM t/a 18.4 MM t/a 66 MM t/a Alternative materials Energy consumption (life-cycle) GHG emissions (life-cycle) Total mass Plastics Alternative materials Plastics Impact of Substituting Plastics Packaging Mass, Energy and GHG Emissions Source: Denkstatt GmbH Study - ‘The Impact of Plastics on Life Cycle Energy Consumption and GHG Emissions in Europe”, (EU ) Plastic Packaging Contributing to Sustainability

Examples drawn from Packaging LCA Study – Conducted by ACC & CPIA Report finalized early 2013 Coming Soon - New NA Study on Life Cycle Packaging Benefits

Diverting Plastics from Landfill

CPIA Plastics Packaging Recovery Program Partnerships to: Increase recycling Reduce littering Expand energy recovery Engage stakeholders Advocate on solutions KEY STRATEGIES

In targeted regions (BC, AB, ON, PQ) Facilitating recovery solutions Involving all stakeholders Meeting with all levels of Governments CPIA Contractors ‘On the ‘Ground’

Recycling: Expanding Collection for Plastics Packaging Partnered with several cities Led to addition of all bottles, tubs & lids & film/bags in curbside programs Models replicated across Canada

Overall Population Has Good Access to Plastics Recycling – CPIA Report 2011 Statistics Plastic Packaging% of Cdn Population with Recycling Access PET/HDPE Bottles % Other Bottles & Jugs72% Non- Bottle Rigids67-91% PE Film & Bags56% PS32-44%

Plastics Packaging is Being Recycled in Canada – CPIA Report 2011 Statistics Bottle recycling dominates 85% of collected plastics is reclaimed in Canada or US

Recycling of Plastics Packaging is Growing CPIA 2011 Report 24% Increase Overall 70% Increase in Non –Bottle Rigids in 2011 vs 2010

13 Recyclers exist in Ontario, Alberta, BC, Quebec processing #1 to #7 Reprocessors are installing technology to expand capabilities to sort mixed bales in Canada 13 Recycling All Plastic Containers Improving (beyond Bottles)

Examples of Products Made From Mixed Plastic Container Bales

Recycling of Plastic Bags and Overwraps Expanding Quebec & Ontario have reprocessing facilities for curbside collected film Focused on PE bags & overwrap

Products Made from Bags & Overwrap Film Plastic Outdoor Furniture & Decking Bag s

OVER 50% PCR IN TRASH BAGS

DRIVING HIGHER RECOVERY RATES 18

Starting to show results 70% increase in tonnes collected CPIA now working with communities to enhance communication tools CPIA partnership with Stewardship Ontario & Niagara Region Other partnerships in development CPIA Promoting Collection of All Plastic Containers

Extending Recycling to PS Foam Packaging

CPIA a Partner Expanding PS FOAM Depot Collection/Densification 21 Densifying PS reduces recycling and shipping costs substantially British Columbia New Brunswick Montreal PQ Quebec Ontario

CPIA Spearheading Recovery Solutions for all Flexible Film Packaging Spearheaded a partnership of CPIA/ Stewardship Ontario, WDO & Pac Next Study underway currently Different collection options, expanding stream of film collected & market options

CPIA a Partner in Improving Sorting Schemes for Curbside Film & PS Foam CPIA pilot with City of Langley B.C. Test project Feb - Apr 2012 Households bag PE Film separately & place at curb Bags collected with other recyclables Simplifies segregation of film from other materials, reducing sorting costs

CPIA Promoting Initiatives to Prevent Marine Debris Educational Resources &Tools Cleanups Operation Clean Sweep Showcasing solutions

DRIVING ENERGY RECOVERY OPPORTUNITIES

Recycling Has Limitations Technical Contaminated materials Multi-layer/multi- material packaging Logistics Infrastructure It is unrealistic to expect recycling alone will get us to 100% diversion

Plastics 88% Oil Coal Natural Gas Transportation Heating & Cooling Power Reuse 4% Recover Recycle % Plastics are Borrowed Energy

Energy Values Natural Gas = 20,300 Btu/lb Crude Oil = 18,400 Btu/lb NRP = 14,000 Btu/lb Pet Coke = 12,700 Btu/lb Coal (High) = 11,200 Btu/lb Coal (Low) = 9,800 Btu/lb

Reduce Recover Re-use Recycle Landfill Landfilling = failure 4th “R” is a better option

Plastics Packaging Recycling & Recovery are Complimentary

CPIA Conducting Tours to Spread Knowledge of Recovery Technologies CPIA held 4 tours since 2011 BC, AB, ON & PQ A tour held in Germany 2010 Tours inform on new technologies for recycling & recovering energy Participants included municipal mayors, brand owners, provincial officials.

CPIA Demonstrating Value of Plastics in Conversion Technologies CPIA Partnership with City of Edmonton/ACC/SPI Plastics to ethanol project Trialing different plastics %’s in Edmonton facility Study oversight by Columbia U. Complete 1 st Q 2013

CPIA commissioned study U. Waterloo Study on Energy Lost from Landfilling Plastics Report finalized December 2012 CPIA Documenting Energy Lost from Landfilling Plastics

How much energy are we landfilling in the form of plastics? The equivalent of 87 million gigajoules of energy: 3.5 million tonnes of coal, or 14 million barrels of oil, or 81 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Source: Waste To Energy Research and Technology Council, Columbia University

Plastics to Oil & Waxes – CPIA plans to trial different feedstocks Fuel for Cement Kilms – CPIA plans to trial different feedstocks CPIA Planning Demonstrations/Pilots to Further Promote Conversion Technologies

Plastics Recycling Residuals – Ideal Energy Recovery Feedstocks Consumer Plastics Recycling Residuals Gas Tanks & Wine Bags Residuals Automotive Plastic #5 Residuals Agricultural Film Residuals

Summary Global Declaration Signatories actively engaged on 140 projects Opportunities to increase partnerships Operation Clean Sweep US and Canadian Initiatives focused on 6 key Declaration Strategies

For More Information US: Canada: International Programs & Declaration Progress Report:

Thank You! Cathy Cirko CPIA ext 234 Ashley Carlson Consultant, ACC Patty Long SPI: