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

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

3. Plastics’ Contributions – Providing Many Benefits

4. 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”, 2010. (EU 27 + 2) Plastic Packaging Contributing to Sustainability

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

6. Diverting Plastics from Landfill

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

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

9. 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

10. Overall Population Has Good Access to Plastics Recycling – CPIA Report 2011 Statistics Plastic Packaging% of Cdn Population with Recycling Access PET/HDPE Bottles94 -100% Other Bottles & Jugs72% Non- Bottle Rigids67-91% PE Film & Bags56% PS32-44%

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

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

13. 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)

14. Examples of Products Made From Mixed Plastic Container Bales

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

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

17. OVER 50% PCR IN TRASH BAGS

18. DRIVING HIGHER RECOVERY RATES 18

19. 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

20. Extending Recycling to PS Foam Packaging

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. CPIA Promoting Initiatives to Prevent Marine Debris Educational Resources &Tools Cleanups Operation Clean Sweep Showcasing solutions www.marinedebrissolutions.com

25. DRIVING ENERGY RECOVERY OPPORTUNITIES

26. 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

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

28. 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

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

30. Plastics Packaging Recycling & Recovery are Complimentary

31. 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.

32. 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

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

34. 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

35. 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

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

37. 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

38. For More Information US: www.opcleansweep.org, www.marinedebrissolutions.comwww.opcleansweep.org, www.marinedebrissolutions.com Canada: http://www.plastics.ca/ocs International Programs & Declaration Progress Report: www.marinelittersolutions.com

39. Thank You! Cathy Cirko CPIA 906-678-7748 ext 234 ccirko@plastics.ca Ashley Carlson Consultant, ACC 603-505-1601 Ashley_carlson@ashleycarlsonconsulting.com Patty Long SPI: 202-974-5216 plong@plasticsindustry.org