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Canadian National Packaging Protocol (NAPP) Targets

The National Packaging Task Force developed the National Packaging Protocol (NAPP) which was endorsed by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment in 1990. The protocol gives priority to the management of packaging through source reduction, reuse and recycling and in the following hierarchy:

• no packaging
• minimal packaging
• reusable packaging
• recyclable packaging and packaging containing recyclable material

The protocol set packaging targets for diversion of waste from disposal as follows*:

• 20% by the end of 1992 (target met)
• 35% by the end of 1996
• 50% by the end of 2000

* 50% of these diversions were to be achieved through new source reduction and new reuse initiatives. Recycling programs shall make up the remainder of these diversions.

So how are we doing? For the latest report (released January 30, 1998) and a response from PITCH-IN CANADA and other consumer and environmental groups click here

• Source: CCME NAPP

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