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, […]
The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) is proud to support the 2025 launch of Together for Safer Homes, a national campaign led by Substance (formerly Drug Free Kids Canada). This collaborative initiative brings together families, healthcare providers, and community partners to raise awareness about youth substance use, promote the safe disposal of unused or expired […]
By Diabetes Canada and Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) For the over 3.7 million Canadians living with diabetes, managing blood sugar levels often includes the regular use of medical sharps such as insulin needles, syringes, pen tips, and lancets. While these tools are essential for daily care, how they’re disposed of is just as important. […]
The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) is pleased to announce the launch of its new Collection Locations Portal in Ontario. This centralized platform has been developed to better support HPSA’s network of collection locations, offering a more streamlined and efficient way to stay connected, informed, and equipped to participate in Ontario’s medication and sharps return […]
The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) today released the results of its 2025 Canada-wide survey entitled “Study on Consumer Awareness and Behaviours Related to the Safe Collection of Pharmaceutical Products”. Conducted by the firm Léger, the survey assesses the knowledge, attitudes and behaviours of residents in six Canadian provinces regarding the safe disposal of unused […]
Join the Health Products Stewardship Association for an informative online webinar titled “Environmental Compliance for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Sharps: A Cross-Country Overview.” This session is essential for producers, retailers, and brand owners seeking to understand their Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. 📅 Date: May 6 🕐 Time: 1:00 PM EST 🗣️ Language: English […]
Montréal, Quebec — October 2, 2024 — The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) is proud to announce the introduction of a return program for the safe disposal of unused consumer medications and used medical sharps at participating collection locations. “The safe disposal of unused medications and used medical sharps protects our environment and our communities,” […]
Toronto, September 24 – The Board of Directors of the Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Delphine Lagourgue as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Delphine Lagourgue will succeed Terri Drover, who has successfully led the organization as President & CEO since June 2020. Under Terri’s leadership, HPSA […]
The Board would like to share an important milestone in the journey of the Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA). After four and a half years of exemplary dedication and leadership, Terri Drover, our CEO, has decided to retire. This will mark a significant moment for our organization and will take effect on December 31, 2024. […]