Two leading recycling organizations work together to boost awareness of what should and should not be recycled to enhance safety. TORONTO/FREDERICTON — Across Ontario and New Brunswick, extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs are reshaping how residents recycle and raising the stakes for getting it right. Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) and Circular Materials are […]
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The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) is undertaking consultation on its next five-year Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Plan, as required under British Columbia’s Recycling Regulation. HPSA’s current EPR Plan was approved in 2007. Significant Program changes include updated communication strategies for Medications and the scope expansion of the newly regulated product, Medical Sharps. One plan […]
To mark this milestone, HPSA is partnering with Pharmasave for a special Medications Take-Back Day on November 25th in British Columbia. The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA), leading steward of the return and disposal of health products in Canada, is proud to celebrate its 25-year anniversary. In 1999―following discussions with British Columbia provincial environment ministries, […]
Effective March 31, 2021, the HPSA office is moving to a new address. 3800 Steeles Ave West, Suite 301A Woodbridge, ON, L4L 4G9 Please redirect all correspondences accordingly. Thank you!
The Ministry of Conservation and Climate of Manitoba has approved the Manitoba Sharps Collection Program (MSCP) and it is now officially launched. Click here to read the official news release.
This newsletter covers several topics, including updated FAQ on our webpage and HPSA’s social media pages. Click here to read.
This newsletter covers several topics, including requesting service online, Updated FAQ on our webpage and HPSA’s social media pages. Click here to read.
This newsletter covers several topics, including requesting service online, the new Manitoba Sharps Collection Program, Updated FAQ on our webpage and HPSA’s social media pages. Click here to read.
This newsletter covers several topics, including requesting service online, Updated FAQ on our webpage and HPSA’s social media pages. Click here to read.
Storing medications safely at home and returning products to the pharmacy when they are no longer needed are important ways to prevent harm. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacies may not be accepting medication returns for disposal, or they may have new ways of taking them back. Take a look at the newsletter from the […]
The Evidence Summary on the Prevention of Poisoning describes the current poisoning problem in Canada, using data from hospitals, poison centres and death records. It also highlights best practices for poison prevention, current initiatives in Canada, and recommendations for future actions we can take. The summary is prepared by Parachute Canada and Injury Prevention Centre, […]