If you’ve ever wondered, “Can I recycle this?” or found yourself confused by different recycling rules from one municipality to another, Ontario’s new Blue Box Recycling Program aims to make recycling more consistent and straightforward.
The province’s new Blue Box Program is based on an approach called Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), under which producers are financially and operationally responsible for managing the end-of-life of the materials they supply to consumers, including packaging and paper products. In other words, the companies responsible for supplying these products must now manage the collection, sorting, and recycling or disposal of the packaging and paper products that end up in our recycling bins.
The goal is to improve recycling outcomes and support a stronger circular economy, where materials are kept in use for as long as possible rather than ending up in landfill.
aTRR’s Environmental Protection Policy
Did you know that aTRR has an Environmental Protection Policy?
Yes, we do! The policy outlines our commitment to environmental responsibility across all areas of operation and project delivery:
aTRR is committed to environmental responsibility across all areas of operation and project delivery. As an architectural practice, we aim to integrate sustainable design principles, reduce our ecological impact, and promote environmental stewardship in our internal operations and through our influence on the built environment.
It’s more than just a policy; it’s a shared responsibility. Across our studios, our teams are encouraged to bring forward ideas, challenge assumptions, and explore new ways to reduce our environmental impact.
At aTRR, environmental responsibility isn’t an afterthought. It’s part of how we think, design, and operate every day. Through our individual actions and collective efforts, we can continue to make meaningful contributions toward a more sustainable future.
Curious to read more? Check out our internal Quarterly Bulletin here!
Printable 11×17 recycling poster also available below: