Extended Producer Responsibility Update and Review RCBC Conference 2018 Bob McDonald, Director, EPR Environmental Standards Branch

Introduction New Administration Heard from many stakeholders BC leader in EPR – encouraged to resolve issues Office of the Auditor General program review Overall, satisfied program working well, with “high self-awareness of issues to be addressed” Recommendations and Actions – program had already taken initiative on 4 of 5* fronts

Areas of Focus Better stewardship plans Better process Many due for 5-year renewal – stakeholder input critical Variety (consumables, long life, evolving, reverse logistics) Aiming for consistency, upgrades on performance requirements e.g. new (SABC) accessibility standard(s) Phased implementation of improvements/requirements Better process Refining Ministry role in plan renewal discussions Ensuring plans and consultation process are transparent Enhanced regulatory compliance Notifying producers of obligations/liabilities

Areas of Focus Better reporting Better guidance 3rd party assurance for non-financial information (collection facilities, material management, recovery rate) Recent studies (Deloitte) on ways to improve auditing Measuring the right things in the right way Having best available data, knowing product pathways Better guidance Flexible regulation brings need for clear policy/guidance Ministry staff support with program-specific expectations Latest guidance example ‘Producers paying the cost’

Competition Study Working towards publishing study shortly Main recommendations and related activities: Become better informed regulator – data, metrics Secure sufficient resources Ensure competition is not curtailed Address producers’ “discharging” responsibility Evaluate need for province-wide collection system Encourage competition in services for stewards Use OECD checklist to evaluate plans Collaborate as needed with Competition Bureau

Expansion Requests CCME Canada-wide Action Plan on EPR Other items Bulky furniture (including mattress and sofas) Textiles and carpets Construction and demolition Other items ICI packaging Expanding HHW materials (pool chemicals, lithium ion batteries, sharps), off-road tires.

Summary of EPR in BC Broad stakeholder support Next steps Results-based, 100% producer responsibility Regulation 22 current programs Expanding existing and/or adding new programs Addressing concerns - common to many Continuous improvement measures Next steps Complete continuous improvement measures Prioritize potential expansion opportunities

Questions and Comments Bob McDonald Teresa Conner Director Senior Policy Advisor Extended Producer Responsibility Extended Producer Responsibility BC Ministry of Environment BC Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and Climate Change Strategy Bob.McDonald@gov.bc.ca Teresa.Conner@gov.bc.ca T: 778 698-4860 T: 778-698-4882