The machinery can also accept plastic water bottles, juice cartons and other containers that will eventually be part of the deposit program. Last year, Quebec announced it would devote $30 million over the next three years to upgrade the province's recycling facilities, reduce reliance on single-use plastics and ease the burden on recycling centres. The recycling system overhaul includes requiring retailers to ensure consigned material is recycled. Stores also risk facing unspecified penalties if they fail to meet the province's recycling targets. The six-month trial aims to increase Quebec's recycling capabilities from two billion items to four billion items by next year.

Source: CBC News August 17, 2021 17:37 UTC