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CCGD Presentation to Association of Municipal Recycling Coordinators Annual Conference Niagara On the Lake October 22, 2008 Kim McKinnon – Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors Presentation Objective Increase the understanding of CCGD members views on packaging and the recycling process. Agenda • Who is CCGD • CCGD Member Participation In Stewardship • Consideration Of Recycling Coming Into The Packaging Decision Making Process • Examples Of Where CCGD Members Are Thinking About Recycling Who Is CCGD? • A trade association representing large and small grocery retail and food distribution companies in Canada • $23 billion in retail and $11 billion in foodservice sales in Ontario • Employing 200,000 employees • Representing approximately 14% of the fees paid to Stewardship Ontario for blue box CCGD Members Thoughts On Stewardship A Business Imperative • Peel Green Bin Program & Stuff It! Campaign • City of Toronto Packaging Reduction Task Force • WDO and SO • Blue Box Program • HHSW / Electronics Program • Provincial 50% Plastic Bag Reduction Team • ESI Initiative Public / Private Partnerships Work Consumer Waste Diversion Industry Government The Retailer Responsibility • Work with suppliers of national brands to design for environment • Work with private label suppliers too • Reduce in store packaging to its safest point • Educate consumers on a 3R approach to packaging choices Regulatory Environment A Big Consideration Take out container changes must be made in context of the following regulations: Ontario Food Premises Regulation 562 – Health Protection and Promotion Act http://www.search.e-laws.gov.on.ca/en/isysquery/013ed711-5374479a 87da-3593d6241cda/20/frame/?search=browseStatutes&context All packaging is required to adhere to the Consumer Product and Labeling Act which includes the addition of nutrition labeling: http://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/epic/site/cbbc.nsf/en/h_00148e.h ml#packaging Regulatory Environment A Big Decision Making Factor All packaging material is required to be food grade and is regulated by the CFIA. Packaging materials must be approved by CFIA: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/scripts/fssa/reference/refresul s.asp?lange&cmd_4&cat-7&subcat=0&sub=SUMBIT Health Canada oversees the labeling of meat and home meal replacement heated products via the Food and Drug act: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/legislation/actslois/fdalad/index-eng.php Typical Market Route For A New Product Idea to Concept Idea generation Concept to Approved Plan Think about 3R’s Initial screening/ assessment Performance objectives setting Create launch plan specifics Marketing strategy development Marketing substrategies development Concept development Concept testing/ assessment Concept selection •Clear standards and definitions, e.g. what constitutes “all natural” or “organic” Launch to Tracking Final validation, costs, etc. Recommendation •Clear rules on claims and packaging – ideally consistent with other jurisdictions, particularly US Launch Track, evaluate, adjust •Timely response on requests for approval •Consistent enforcement, e.g. removal of non compliant products Need For Balance • The food distribution industry cannot compromise food safety for example, • Packaging fulfills a product integrity and safety role • Packaging plays a marketing and sales role CCGD Members Are Thinking About Recycling • Biodegradable Packaging • Plastic Bags • Education & Increased Understanding Our Position on Degradable Plastics Bio-degradable and/or degradable plastics will not be used where there is a likelihood of adverse impacts on the existing plastics recycling programs. Ontario Plastic Bag Reduction/Recycling Success • Grocery retail industry contributing to 9% reduction and recycling in the first year of the program • If progress continues and we achieve 50% reduction by 2010 the City of Toronto will benefit by reduction / recycling of over 1.5 thousand tonnes or over 4 billion plastic bags Expansion of Back to Store Programs for Plastic Bags •From a few to over 300 retail outlets taking back bags Objective Cleaner product for recycling. Helping MURF’s that can’t accommodate plastic bags Talking To ARMC Members • CCGD attending AMRC meetings • ARMC attending CCGD environment committee meetings • Sharing AMRC list of “problem” materials Objective Increase shared understanding of the issues. Internal Awareness Building • CCGD Environment Committee members and Corporate and Social Responsibility Teams sharing learning across their organizations Objective Bring awareness to packaging decisions CCGD/AMRC Working Together • Continuous improvement • Continuous awareness building between industry and municipalities on issues and opportunities through industry forums • Continuous work through the formal processes & working groups of Waste Diversion Ontario and Stewardship Ontario, Electronics Product Marketing Questions Kim McKinnon 416-922-6228 ext. 330 [email protected]