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EPSC Appoints Shelagh Kerr President & CEO. Click here to read the full press release. EPSC is pleased to inform our stakeholders of the appointment of Ralph McMillen, HP’s Supply Chain Operations VP to be Interim President. Click here to read the press release. EPSC is proud to announce the release of the new 2009 Electronics Recycling Standard. Click here for more information about the EPSC Recycling Vendors Qualification Program and to view the new standard. The Board of Directors of Electronics Product Stewardship Canada (EPSC) has announced changes to the organization that will sustain industry's leadership position in developing and promoting end-of-life electronics stewardship programs across the country. The changes took effect on January 1, 2009. Press Release The Board of Directors of Electronics Product Stewardship Canada (EPSC) has announced changes to the organization that will sustain industry's leadership position in developing and promoting end-of-life electronics stewardship programs across the country. The changes took effect on January 1, 2009.Press Release. On July 10th Ontario Environment Minister John Gerretsen approved the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Program Plan, developed by Ontario Electronics Stewardship (OES), the responsible Industry Funding Organization. OES Press Release & Backgrounder also available. EPSC is seeking consulting proposals for research & analysis related to design for environment elements of today's electronics. The RFP closing date is 5:00pm EST, Friday, July 18, 2008. Ontario Electronics Stewardship (OES) is seeking an Executive Director. For position details and how to apply click here. ACES, SWEEP and ESABC are jointly seeking proposals for analysis and recommendations related to the Environmental Handling Fees for regulated electronic products. Deadline for submissions is July 8, 2008 at 5:00pm EST ITAC Online's "green ICT issue" profiles EPSC's environmental stewardship OES (Ontario Electronic Stewardship) is seeking expressions of interest to assist in the implementation and/or management of an approved stewardship plan. Deadline for response is May 5, 2008 at 3:00 pm EST British Columbia announces intention to expand existing list of regulated electronic products Manitoba announces 2008 Electronics Round-up Program, Environment Minister re-states commitment to product stewardship regulations to establish an industry-operated, sustainable e-waste management program for residential and commercial electronic waste equipment EPSC releases the April 2008 edition of the EPSC Annual Review at the Annual General Meeting, held on April 17, 2008 in Markham, Ontario The final Ontario Electronics Stewardship (OES) program plan and associated documents have now been posted on the Environmental Registry for a 30-day public review and comment period. All comments received prior to May 9, 2008 will be considered as part of the decision-making process by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment if they are submitted in writing or electronically using the form provided and referencing EBR Registry number 010-3125. EPSC's February 2008 comments to the Transportation & Environment Committee of Quebec's National Assembly EPSC interviewed for COGNOS Radio podcast on Greening of IT (Audio / Transcript) Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) invites Stewards and Stakeholders to comment on the draft preliminary WEEE Diversion Program Plan which is now available for review on the OES website. Comments on this draft plan are due by end of day February 4th, 2008. Industry-led electronics recycling now on both coasts! On February 1st, the ACES program got off to a good start with an event in Greenwood, Nova Scotia which Environment Minister Mark Parent attended (see press release here). On February 1, 2008 Saskatchewan's SWEEP program celebrated its One Year Anniversary. As well, SWEEP expanded its communication scope and ran two radio ads in the month of January. You can review them here and here. OES Workshop #3: OES will hold the third consultation workshop and webcast on the development of the WEEE Diversion Program Plan on Thursday January 24th, 2008 at 10:30am in Toronto. This workshop is important for brand owners, assemblers of non-branded equipment or first importers of designated electronic products. Please see the OES Website for more information and to register for this event. Nova Scotia electronics regulation to take effect February 2008: In response to the province's electronics recycling regulation, Atlantic Canada Electronics Stewardship (ACES), a Nova Scotia-based, not-for-profit has been formed to implement an industry-led, harmonized, end-of-life recycling program for obligated electronics (computers, printers and televisions in 2008, cell phones and selected other products by 2009). More information available at www.acestewardship.ca. The BC Environment Ministry issued a press release to applaud the success of the industry-led electronics stewardship program there. In just the first three months of operation, ESABC's "Return-It Electronics" program diverted more than 1.8 million kilograms of electronic waste from landfill and potential illegal export. This means approximately 10,000 televisions, 60,000 computer monitors, 20,000 CPUs and 30,000 printers are now being responsibly recycled. EPSC appoints Dalton Burger new President and CEO (french announcement) The Saskatchewan Waste Electronic Equipment Program (SWEEP), Canada's first industry-led electronics recycling program, has released its first Annual Report On October 3, 2007 the EPSC Board of Directors welcomed new members to its ranks. CIARATECH, MDG, Prosys-Tec and Sun Microsystems join EPSC as associate members, bringing total membership to twenty-four electronics manufacturers who are environmental leaders in Canada The Electronics Stewardship Association of BC (ESABC) is seeking a BC-based Executive Director for its newly launched program. Deadline for applications is September 28, 2007 On August 1st the Electronics Stewardship Association of BC (ESABC), along with Minister of the Environment Barry Penner, launched the "Return-It Electronics" program in British Columbia. This is Canada's second industry-led electronics stewardship program, with more on the horizon EPSC, along with the Retail Council of Canada, have submitted a final plan to Nova Scotia Minister Mark Parent for the development of an electronics stewardship program in the province by February 2008 The Resource Recovery Fund Board (RRFB), the local delivery partner developing an industry-led stewardship program for end-of-life electronics in Nova Scotia, is seeking the public's input on a draft stewardship plan. Businesses, municipalities, schools, community groups, and individual Nova Scotians are invited to visit RRFB Nova Scotia's website at www.rrfb.com to read the plan and complete a short survey before July 25, 2007. EPSC has issued an RFP for program plan development in anticipation of an electronics stewardship program for Ontario. Closing date for bid submissions is July 16, 2007 On June 12, 2007, the Ontario Environment Minister issued a Final Program Request Letter to Waste Diversion Ontario for selected end-of-life electronics. In the letter, Minister Broten requested an industry-led electronics recycling program plan to be delivered by February 1, 2008. Press release can be found here. SWEEP announces appointment of Joan Meyer as new Executive Director at opening of Yorkton disassembly site opening ESABC announces August 1st launch for industry-led electronics stewardship program across BC Resource Recovery Fund Board (RRFB) has been named as local delivery partner for EPSC as they develop an industry-led stewardship program for end-of-life electronics in Nova Scotia SWEEP issues discussion paper on obligated product definitions related to ICI sector. Provide comments to contact@sweepit.ca by June 15, 2007 ReNews Saskatchewan profiles SWEEP in their June 2007 cover story SWEEP Celebrates Earth Day Milestone- nearly 30,000 end-of-life electronics diverted from Saskatchewan landfills in under three months! On May 3rd CARI will host Canada's first Electronics Recycling Workshop in Barrie, Ontario. EPSC will speak on the Recycling Vendor Qualification Program (RVQP) which is being used to audit electronics recyclers in regulated programs across Canada, including ARMA, SWEEP and ESABC. SWEEP is recruiting a Saskatchewan-based Executive Director. Contact SWEEP by April 13, 2007 EPSC has released a request for expression of interest for individuals or organizations interested in providing program development and management services in support of an industry led electronics end of life stewardship program in the province of Nova Scotia. This request for expression of interest will be used to create a bidders list for a request for proposal (RFP) process. Responses are due by March 7, 2007. No extensions will be provided. On February 23, 2007 Nova Scotia's Minister of the Environment announced the province had enacted regulations for End-of-Life Electronics. The Electronic Product Stewardship Regulations require an industry-led approach, and will come into effect on February 1, 2008 for the first phase of products (computers, printers, monitors and TVs) and February 1, 2009 for the second phase (scanners, fax machines, cell phones, telephones). More info and Ministry press release here: http://www.gov.ns.ca/enla/waste/ewaste.asp David Betts to step down as EPSC President - release Canada's first industry-led electronics stewardship program, SWEEP, was launched on February 1, 2007 in Saskatchewan - Press Release / SWEEPit.ca At the January 24, 2007 EPSC Board of Directors meetings, Agilent Technologies was welcomed as an EPSC member. On December 18, 2006 EPSC received approval from BC Ministry of the Environment for the Product Stewardship plan. A new, locally-based not-for-profit, Electronics Stewardship BC, will be launching an industry-led program June 1st across the province. Electronics Stewardship Association of B.C. (ESBC) is seeking expressions of interest from recyclers of end-of-life televisions, computers, computer monitors and desktop printers. The request for EOIs can be found here. Saskatchewan Waste Electronic Equipment Program SWEEP) has issued an RFP for the recycling of electronic display devices (monitors, televisions) for the end-of-life electronics stewardship program in the province. Closing date for responses is December 3, 2006. E-mail contact@sweepit.ca for all associated documents and more details. EPSC releases "Designing for the Environment", profiling the efforts of Canada's electronics industry to improve their environmental footprint. Click here to download the report and view EPSC member's environmental pages, and here to read the press release. Public consultations in BC have wrapped up, and as of October 15th the final stewardship plan for end-of-life electronics in British Columbia has been submitted to the province for review and approval. A draft stewardship plan (appendices) for public consultation has been released by British Columbia Electronics Stewardship (BCES). Written comments will be accepted up to September 29, 2006. In addition, during the week of September 11th there will be a series of in-person consultation sessions across BC (registration). For more information contact doug@encorpinc.com. EPSC is moving locations. Beginning July 27th you can find us at 1120-220 Laurier Ave West, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5Z9. Our phone and fax numbers will remain the same. EPSC supports EPEAT green procurement initiative, launched July 24. The official press release is available here. Saskatchewan Waste Electronic Equipment Program (SWEEP) has issued an RFP for auditing services for the end-of-life electronics stewardship program in the province. Email contact@sweepit.ca for the associated documents or more details. The July Issue of our newsletter "E-News" is now available online. Read about EPSC activities over the last few months. To subscribe to this newsletter send an email to info@epsc.ca with your request. Saskatchewan Waste Electronic Equipment Program (SWEEP) has issued an RFP for a locally-based "Provincial Coordinator" to assist Product Care with the program management role. Closing date is July 17,2006. EPSC hosts Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 21st in Toronto, announcing membership is now up to 22 members with the addition of Philips Electronics and tables third Annual Review of environmental stewardship for electronics in Canada. Brother International Canada rejoins and Logitech joins EPSC as members, bringing EPSC membership up to 21. EPS Canada's updated Recycling Vendor Qualification Program is approved. The Electronics Recycling Standard and the Electronics Recycling Guidance Document are now available. EPSC seeking Expression of Interest for stewardship delivery in British Columbia. The February Issue of our newsletter "E-News" is now available online. Read about EPSC activities over the last few months. To subscribe to this newsletter send an email to info@epsc.ca with your request. The province of British Columbia has amended their Recycling Regulation, including the addition of a new schedule designating electronics for product stewardship. EPSC Announces Changes - Revised February 2006. BC Environment Minister Barry Penner has released an intentions paper on the regulation of end-of-life electronics and the requirement for an industry-led stewardship approach - deadline for comments is November 15th. The province of Saskatchewan has passed a regulation requesting an industry-led product stewardship approach for end-of-life electronics. EPSC has begun work on this approach by launching an advisory panel, and have issued a bidder's request document for the management and administrative services for the proposed program. The June Issue of our newsletter "E-News" is now available online. Read about EPSC activities over the last few months. To subscribe to this newsletter send an email to info@epsc.ca with your request. EPSC welcomes Lenovo as new member. EPSC releases Second Annual Review on the state of environmental stewardship for electronics in Canada EPSC's Vendor Qualification program profiled in March 2005 edition of Recycling Product News. Saskatchewan Minister of the Environment announces industry-led approach to e-waste. The February issue of our newsletter "E-News" is now available online. Read about EPSC activities over the last few months. To subscribe to this newsletter send an email to info@epsc.ca with your request. EPSC welcomes Microsoft & Samsung as new members. EPSC profiled in C.E.Biz article - Vol.#38/Dec2004 (www.cebiz.ca) Ontario becomes second province in Canada with a regulated electronics waste diversion program. The October issue of our newsletter "E-News" in now available online. Read about EPSC activities over the last few months. With provinces moving forward there has been a lot of progress. To subscribe to this newsletter send an email to info@epsc.ca with your request. Ontario Environment Minister Leona Dombrowsky announces provinces' actions to keep electronics from landfill. The draft regulation will be posted on the ministry's website for 30 days where the public is invited to comment. Environment Commissioner of Ontario Gord Miller's Annual Report recognizes that e-waste management is a developing issue in Ontario. Our Recycling Vendor Qualification Program has been released. The program aims to achieve a common standard of performance acceptable to industry and to ensure a high standard of environmental responsibility. Solid Waste & Recycling Magazine endorses EPSC's industry-based approach to stewardship. Design for Environment Student Competition 2004 - EPSC encourages all eligible students to participate in a Design for Environment competition being co-sponsored by The Greater Vancouver Regional district and Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design. Students are encouraged to use DfE strategies to reduce the environmental impact plastic film and/or electronics have on the solid waste steam. Electronics Recycling Alberta releases registration information for industry suppliers on their up-coming e-waste program EPSC responds to Province of Ontario's discussion paper on achieving 60% waste diversion EPSC applauds the Canadian Council of the Ministers of the Environment on the release of their Canada-wide principles for electronics product stewardship. The June issue of EPS Canada's "E-News" is now ready and available online. Read about EPS Canada's latest activities and progress. To subscribe to this newsletter, send an email to info@epsc.ca with your request. EPS Canada releases it's first Annual Review, focusing on themes of consultation, communication and commitment. The review also outlines the challenges which lie ahead for electronics stewardship in Canada. On May 6, 2004 the Province of Alberta announced the details of their Electronics Recycling Program, becoming the first jurisdiction in Canada to announce a regulated electronics end-of-life management program. The related regulation has now also been issued. EPS Canada President Dave Betts' presentation (and speaking notes) on "Tracking Free Riders & Internet/1-800 Sales" to Canada's 3rd National Workshop on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR - Halifax, Nova Scotia, March 5, 2004) Saskatchewan announces public consultations on approaches to effective e-waste management, and identifies EPS Canada as key partner (see Press Release & Fact Sheet) The Province of Alberta has released the results of a series of e-waste consultations they held in late 2003. Over 300 stakeholders participated in six workshops, or via on-line surveys, and strongly supported establishing an e-waste management program, funded via an environmental handling fee. The release and other results available on-line here. At the CCME meeting of November 25th in Victoria, Environment Ministers from across Canada agreed to develop Canada-wide principles for dealing with waste from electronic products, building on the principles currently being developed by the western provinces. EPS Canada hosted a first ever national e-waste "Town Hall" in Toronto on November 14, 2003. This by-invitation-only event with provinces, territories, EPS member companies and other key stakeholders was success, with over 80 participants attending. EPS Canada President Dave Betts' speech to the e-Scrap 2003 conference (Orlando, Florida, October 22, 2003) EPS Canada President Dave Betts' speech to the Northern Care Conference (Slave Lake, Alberta, September 11, 2003) Issues for Provincial/Territorial consideration in developing end-of-life electronics management programs. (PDF) EPS Canada led a Canadian delegation to Europe to learn about electronics waste management approaches in Belgium, Sweden and the Netherlands. Read the report here, or view EPS Canada's lessons learned. (PDF) Canada's electronics recycling capacity is quickly ramping up! (see recent releases from Maxus and Noranda - updated August 7th) EPS Canada's May 2003 submission to the Ontario Ministry of the Environmnet on the proposed Waste Diversion Program for Blue Box Waste. Also, to see EPS Canada's January 2003 submission, click here. (PDF) Government of Canada congratulates EPS Canada. EPS Canada officially launched March 4, 2003. 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