Why is Environment Canada supporting RMC?
RMC is a key element of the CCME CFC/Halon Disposal Strategy which Environment Canada has been working on with the provinces and territories. Canada has been an international leader in protecting the ozone layer and the RMC EPR program will help further Canada’s commitments under the Montreal Protocol. Environment Canada supports Extended Producer Responsibility as a policy option which is capable of achieving pollution prevention; toxics use reduction, waste minimization and increasing the efficiency of resource use throughout the life cycle of products. The RMC initiative is a demonstration of that responsibility being taken by industry and shows a clear commitment to ridding the world of ozone depleting substances. The refrigeration industry’s leadership in this regard serves as a model for other industry sectors and other substances and wastes.
