CESA Response to Waste-free Ontario Strategy
CESA’s Mandate: to assist manufacturers, brand owners and other legally obligated parties in discharging their obligation to provide end-of-life recycling solutions under applicable provincial extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation. About Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association: The Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association (CESA) is a federally-incorporated, not-for-profit organization that is led by the very industry whose products are…
Read MoreNotice of Second Public Consultation CESA BC Stewardship Plan Renewal
The Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association (CESA) will be holding a second public consultation for the renewal of the CESA BC Stewardship Plan. CESA administers the approved product stewardship program, known as ElectroRecycle, for manufacturers, brand owners and retailers of electrical small appliances, power tools, sewing machines, sports and leisure equipment, and arts, crafts and hobby…
Read MoreDelinquent Accounts Policy Update
Please be advised of an important update to CESA’s Delinquent Accounts Policy effective June 30, 2016. The policy is available for review here. The amendments to the Policy provide a process for the consistent handling of member accounts which have fallen into a state of delinquency repeatedly. Changes to the Policy include: The introduction of…
Read MoreAGM – June 23, 2016 / Annual Report 2015 now available
The Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association (CESA) is holding its Annual General Meeting in British Columbia this year! We would like to invite all our members to attend the AGM, which will take place on June 23, 2016 at the Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport, Fraser Room, Richmond, BC commencing at 10:00 am (PST). The Notice of…
Read MoreCESA on Film: Watch the First Video of New Information Series
Have you ever tried to explain Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), industry-led stewardship programs or BC recycling regulations to someone? If so, you’ll appreciate that a traditional 30-second “elevator pitch” doesn’t do this waste management model justice. Check out how we have worked around this challenge. We are pleased to report that we have undertaken the production…
Read MoreCESA’s Response to MOECC Bill 151, the Waste-Free Ontario Act, 2015
February 26, 2016 Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Re: Proposed Waste-Free Ontario I am writing on behalf of the Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association (CESA) to make you aware of our member’s feedback regarding the proposed recycling and waste reduction strategies outlined in the draft Waste Free Ontario Act and the associated Policy Proposal, Draft…
Read MoreSmall Remitters Policy Update
Please be advised of an important update to CESA’s Small Remitters Policy effective March 1st, 2016. The policy is available for review here. The amendments introduced in the revised Policy provide greater flexibility to small remitters by introducing a higher cut-off criteria as well as an annual reporting option. Changes to the Policy include: The…
Read MoreMOECC Introduces New Environmental Bill in Ontario – Dec. 4, 2015
On November 26, 2015, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) introduced a significant new regulatory framework for the province with Bill 151, the Waste-Free Ontario Act, 2015. On December 3rd, the MOECC held a technical briefing with many industry associations to help explain the salient points of Bill 151 so we…
Read MoreLegislative Updates – Oct. 15, 2015
The regulatory landscape in Canada regarding the stewardship of small appliances is changing, but at a slower pace than anticipated. Despite the success experienced in BC, many provinces are still only talking about small appliance regulations, rather than drafting them and putting them out for consultation. It is CESA’s position that we build relationships with…
Read MoreAGM, 5th Anniversary Celebration – June 24, 2015 | Annual Report 2014 now available
The Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association (CESA) held its Annual General Meeting on June 24, 2015 at the Aria Bistro & Lounge, Adante Room, Brampton, Ontario, followed by a 5th Anniversary celebration, marking five years since CESA’s incorporation in 2010. Since that time, CESA has grown to over 450 members. Thanks to all members who submitted…
Read MoreNew EHF Rates And Product Category Consolidation
We are pleased to share with you that effective July 1, 2015, Environmental Handling Fees (EHFs) for nearly all products included in the BC Small Appliance and Power Tool Recycling Program (ElectroRecycle) have been reduced. A table of revised ElectroRecycle EHFs is on our website here. We recently completed an extensive, long-term review of operational…
Read MoreDelinquent Account Policy Update
Please be advised of an important update to the Delinquent Account Policy (the Policy) of the Canadian Electrical Stewardship Association (CESA). On Monday Dec 8th, 2014 CESA posted a new Policy on their website. The Policy is available for review here. As the Policy will become effective February 28, 2015, we recommend that you take a few moments…
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