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Welcome to The Circular Exchange with Circular Materials, a podcast hosted by Allen Langdon (CEO, Circular Materials) where leaders come together to shape the future of the circular economy. In each episode, we are bringing you conversations with the people driving progress and innovation in recycling and extended producer responsibility across Canada. Together, we’re exploring what it takes to build a system that supports people and the planet. Learn more about Circular Materials at circularmaterials.ca.
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) works best when organizations come together to advance the circular economy. In this episode, we explore the value of collaboration between producer responsibility organizations (PROs) managing different materials and products. Our guests from the Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) and Call2Recycle share insights about their unique programs and also highlight how working together helps overcome challenges, create efficiencies and strengthen recycling systems across Canada. From advancing resident awareness to building public trust in recycling, this conversation highlights why partnership isn’t just a nice-to-have, but essential for the success of all EPR programs.
Jon McQuaid: Jon McQuaid is the VP of Marketing & Communications at Call2Recycle, Canada’s leading battery collection and recycling program that has diverted over 50 million kilograms of batteries from Canadian landfills. Jon leads the organization’s brand, marketing and communications strategies. He champions innovation and public education initiatives that prioritize battery recycling awareness and safety across expansive battery categories, including household, electric mobility, and EVs. Jon drives stakeholder engagement and comprehensive solutions across the entire end-of-life battery value chain, collaborating with manufacturers, retailers, municipalities, and consumers to promote safe and responsible battery recycling practices. Jon holds an MBA from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toronto. Learn more about Call2Recycle at call2recycle.ca.
Alain Renard: Alain Renard is the Director of Stewardship Programs, East of Canada at Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA). He holds a Master of Science in Chemistry of the European School of Chemistry from Strasbourg and a Master in Management of the Environment and Energy from the National Institute for Applied Sciences in Lyon, France. Alain has developed expertise in sustainability, circular economy and product stewardship over his career. He worked in various industry environments, in trade associations and also as consultant. Learn more about HPSA at healthsteward.ca.
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