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1 Intro: Canadian Stewardship Services Alliance has created best practice reporting tips for specific sectors. These tips are designed to assist you in preparing your steward reports and to help you identify the proper material reporting categories for the common packaging and printed paper materials used by businesses in this sector. These tips are provided for your guidance only. Any questions you may have about these reporting tips or any questions you may have in preparing your report can be directed to General Tips: Please ensure all HR related documents and business cards are included in your steward report. Please check the resin codes on your plastic packaging as different plastics are reported under different material categories. Stewards may be able to use the Component Threshold Rule in reporting packaging that is made up of two or more different material types when certain components of the package constitute a small proportion of the entire package. Please see Part Two, section of the Guidebook for more details on how to use the Component Threshold Rule. Please ensure that transportation packaging that is not intended for use by the consumer at home is not included in your report. Video games & electronics Examples include: video games, learning consoles, baby monitors, etc. Box Protective film Label Inserts / dividers Video game cases are not obligated as they are considered to be durable packaging. Page 1

2 Video games & electronics Examples include: video games, learning consoles, baby monitors, etc. Instruction manual Protective packaging Bag for smaller components Twist ties / plastic ties Other Printed Materials Expanded Polystyrene Other PLA, PHA, PHB Non- PLA, PHA, PHB Plastic Film Other Steel Containers and Packaging- Non- Warranty Other Printed Materials Small accessories Examples include: trading cards, stickers, pacifiers, teething accessories, putty container, etc. Bubble wrap Blister packaging LDPE/ HDPE Film Other Plastic Packaging < 5 Litres Non- PET Thermoform Containers < 5 Litres Non- For blister packaging, please report the boxboard backing and the plastic separately. Page 2

3 Small accessories Examples include: trading cards, stickers, pacifiers, teething accessories, putty container, etc. Boxed games Examples include: board games, puzzles, etc. Plush toys Examples include: stuffed animals, etc. Box Foil wrap (for trading cards) Protective film Label Sticker backing Other Aluminum Packaging PLA,PHA,PHB Plastic Film Paper wrap Container Lid Protective film Instructions Hang tag Other Plastic Packaging < 5 Litres Non- Other Plastic Packaging < 5 Litres Non- PLA,PHA,PHB Plastic Film Other Printed Materials Natural and Synthetic Textiles The boxboard used to contain, store and transport pieces of a board game or puzzle is not obligated as it is considered to be durable packaging. Report Natural and Synthetic Textiles in Ontario only. Page 3

4 Dolls and action figures Hang tag attachment Blister packaging Box Tray Twist ties Other Plastic Packaging < 5 Litres- Non- Other Plastic Packaging < 5 Litres Non- PET Thermoform Containers < 5 Litres- Non- Non-Expanded Polystyrene Other Other Plastic Packaging < 5 Litres Non- Other Steel Containers and Packaging- Non- Plastic Laminates- Non- For blister packaging, please report the cardboard backing and the plastic separately. Building, play and activity sets, strollers and instruments Examples include: building blocks, train sets, magic set, pretend play, dollhouses, kitchenette, climbers, bikes, strollers, scooters, helmets, etc. Protective film Box Inserts / dividers Instructions Other Printed Materials Page 4

5 Protective packaging Bag for smaller components Expanded Polystyrene Other PLA, PHA, PHB Non- PLA, PHA, PHB Plastic Film Cont d Building, play and activity sets, strollers and instruments Twist ties / plastic ties Warranty Other Steel Containers and Packaging- Non- Plastic Laminates- Non- Other Printed Materials Bubble wrap PLA, PHA, PHB Plastic Film LDPE/ HDPE Film Magazines Magazine Protective Film Magazines LDPE/ HDPE Film Magazines and catalogues printed on newsprint should be reported under Newsprint (Inserts and Circulars) or Other Newsprint Non-CNA/OCNA. Page 5

6 Catalogues Catalogue Protective Film Catalogues LDPE/ HDPE Film If you are a retailer, please include any of the following materials that are supplied to consumers as service packaging: Receipts Carry-out bags Retail receipt Other Printed Materials Credit / debit receipt Other Printed Materials Carry-Out Bags Kraft Paper Bags Point of Sale Natural and Synthetic Textiles Report Natural and Synthetic Textiles in Ontario only. If reporting in Manitoba, report both number of units of bags supplied as well as KG of bags supplied. Purchased reusable bags sold as a product should not be included in your report. Page 6

7 Complimentary gift wrapping Gift card holder Hang tags Flyers Sealing sticker Wrapping paper Kraft Paper Non-Laminated Plastic Laminates (Non-) Tissue paper Natural and Synthetic Textiles Ribbon Box / gift bag Other Printed Materials Other Plastic Packaging < 5 L Non- Natural and Synthetic Textiles Tag Other Plastic Packaging (not listed above) <5 Hang tag attachment Litres Non- Price sticker Newsprint (inserts and Circulars) Other Printed Materials Report Natural and Synthetic Textiles in Ontario only. Do not report gift cards. Report Natural and Synthetic Textiles in Ontario only. Page 7

8 Mail Order Packaging: Label Box Shipping envelope Receipt / invoice Protective packaging Receipt Other Printed Materials Envelope Other Printed Materials Tissue paper Peanut packaging Expanded Polystyrene Other PLA, PHA, PHB Non- Shredded paper Bubble wrap Plastic Laminates - Non- LDPE/ HDPE Film Page 8

9 FAQ: I ship to a distribution centre and I don t know the final destination of my product. What do I do? If you ship products to a third party s distribution centre and are uncertain of the final destination of your products, the best approach to work with your customers to secure data about the sold to parties. If however this information is not available, you may estimate the quantities of PPP supplied to each province (and sold to consumers) by referencing Statistics Canada Population Percentage data as provided in 2.0 of the Guidebook. The boxboard box that holds a board game will not be thrown out for a very long time. Do I have to report it? This type of packaging is referred to as Durable Packaging as it performs an integral role in the long term (5 years +) use or storage of a product such as a puzzle or board game. Since this type of packaging remains with the product throughout its useful life you do not need to include this material in your steward report. Do I need to report the reusable bags that I provide to my customers at the cash register? Does it make a difference if I sell the bags or give them out for free? The bags you sell to your consumers that are durable and reusable (often sold by retailers to reduce the use of single-use carry-out bags) do not need to be included in your steward report - these types of bags are considered to be a product. However, the free bags you provide to your customers at the cash are considered to be service packaging and they do need to be reported in all four programs. There are some differences between the four programs in how to report carry-out bags as follows: In ON, if you supply your consumers with complimentary textile-only bags at the point of sale, this material will be reported to SO under Natural and Synthetic Textiles. How do I use the steward list? It is important that you only report the materials for which you are the resident brand owner, resident first importer or franchisor. Each year, CSSA provides a list of registered and voluntary stewards for each program. We recommend that you consult this list prior to preparing your steward report that way you can be sure you do not report any material that is the responsibility of another steward. Please note that the data in the list is based on information provided by stewards. Page 9

10 FAQ: I manufacture private label products for another company. Do I report this product or does my customer? In most cases, the obligated steward for private label brands is the brand owner and not the manufacturer. Why are stewards required to update the Methodology section on an annual basis? It is recommended that stewards review and update their methodologies on an annual basis in order to validate their approach to reporting each year and to ensure their data collection processes remain current for their organization. Stewards are also required to update the brands/affiliates section of their reports each year with the most accurate information, which includes brands for which they are the brand owner or the obligated first importer. Changes in either of these areas will affect quantities reported year over year. During the report validation process, variances may be identified in one or more material category. If the methodology section clarifies the reason for those variances, it makes the report validation process more efficient for staff and stewards. I am a distributor, and I would like to elect to become a voluntary steward. Am I eligible? You are eligible to become a Voluntary steward for brands for which you are the brand owner or if you hold the exclusive license to sell the product. If you meet the voluntary steward criteria, you are eligible to become a voluntary steward for those brands. More Info: You may supply other products that are not included in this sector tip sheet. Please refer to the Sector Tip Sheets listed below if you supply any of these additional products and require assistance in identifying the material category for reporting the packaging or printed paper associated with these products. TYPES OF Kid s clothing, footwear, costumes Colouring books, art kits, activity books Cribs, change tables, video game consoles Page 10 SECTOR TIP SHEET Apparel & Accessories Paper, Stationary and Office Supplies Furniture, Appliances and Electronics

GS1 Canada Stewardship Initiative Implementation Guide

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