the canadian plastics industry association cpia is seeing a quite positive picture about the situation of plastics recycling in canada these days. two reports show that canadians have a good access to recycling for plastics packaging. furthermore, canada&rsquos general recycling rates for plastics are rising significantly. in the first report, which was released in february 2012, and conducted by cm consulting, findings indicated a growth in number of canadians have easy access to recycle many different types of plastic packaging. this includes almost countrywide access to plastic bottle recycling, which is more than 95, and 91 access to recycling of household lids and tubs more from 88 in 2009. the report also emphasizes access for pet polyethylene terephthalate nonbottle rigid packaging, such as bakery clamshells or trays that can now be recycled by 76 of canadians. these figures are three percent more compared to 2009. also, the outcome indicated an increase in access for a specific material is for foamed polystyrene. foamed polystyrene, which is used for food packaging, is now recyclable by 32 of canadians. this is an increase of seven percent since 2009. in addition, access to recycling of expanded polystyrene protective packaging is more than doubled, rising from 12 to 31, in that same frame of time. the second report, which was released in june 2012 by moore recycling associates inc., reviewed over 500 companies that handle recycled plastics in north america, including brokers, reclaimers, mrfs, exporters, and other handlers of used plastics. it proves that canada&rsquos recycling efforts have amplified the amount of plastic packaging being recycled across the nation, including an added 15 percent of plastic packaging that was recycled in 2010 as compared to 2009. according to cpia, this increase is the outcome of more material being collected for recycling better access to recycling as well as more companies which offers recycling information. in total, in 2010, more than 217 million kilograms of postcustomer plastic packaging were collected for recycling in canada. carol hochu, president and ceo of the cpia, mentioned they are delighted that about 70 percent of the plastic packaging collected, was recycled in canada. carol further said that this is more than 149 million kilograms. in canada, cpia is building a recycling industry, reusing valuable plastic materials, and at the same time, creating jobs to grow the economy. in comparison to 2009, the recycled plastic amount reported for 2010 by moore and associates highlights an increase of 6 for nonbottle rigid for a total of approximately 30 million kg, an increase of 13 percent for bottles for a total of 150 million kg, and a growth of 36 for plastic outer wrap and bags for a total of approximately 37 million kg. of specific note, the cpia says, there was more than 50 increase in collection of plastic bags and film for recycling from businesses. on the top of that, out of the total bags and film recovered, a third has come from consumer curbside recycling programs across nation. in regards to canadian companies, who recycle plastics, there is absolutely scope for an increase, and the major issue remains sufficient supply. canada has underutilized capacity, generating ample opportunity for businesses and consumers to provide recyclers with more plastics. for example, cpia says, it is expected that the bag and film recycling capacity in canada is at 38 use of their capacity, and nonbottle rigid recycling capacity is at a 47 utilization of the total capacity. the canadian plastics industry association is the universal voice of canada&rsquos plastics industry, representing the interests of material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, processors, and brand owners across the nation. source of information httprpn.baumpub.comopinions241recyclingofplasticpackagingontheriseincanada 
