June 30, 2010 - Consultations on the draft revisions to the Electronics Product Stewardship Canada (EPSC) Electronics Recycling Standard (ERS)

Since the launch of the ERS in 2006, EPSC and the regulated Provincial stewardship programs (ACES, ARMA, ESABC, OES and SWEEP) have been working on draft revisions to this pioneering standard to ensure its continuing suitability and effectiveness. A new draft Standard is now available for review and comment by stakeholders. There are two documents of note here: the Electronics Recycling Standard Draft for Consultation and a document detailing the consultation approach, including information on the submission of comments (see the ERS Consultation Plan). Written comments are due August 15, 2010.

June 24, 2010 - ACES issues REOI for electronics recycling

Atlantic Canada Electronics Stewardship (ACES), is requesting submissions to a request for expression of interest (REOI) from individuals, businesses or groups interested in providing contracted services for the environmentally sound and socially responsible primary recycling of End-of-Life Electronics (EOLE) collected through the ACES Program. Interested parties are encouraged to review and respond as outlined in the REOI documentation as provided on the ACES website. Submissions are due to ACES by September 24, 2010 at 5:00 pm AST

June 10, 2010 - ACES program expands into Prince Edward Island

Richard Brown, PEI's Minister of the Environment, Energy & Forestry has approved the stewardship program submitted by the Atlantic Canada Electronics Stewardship (ACES) program. In a major step forward for harmonized stewardship approaches, the program will be operational as of July 1st . Province of PEI Press Release | ACES' info for Members on PEI Expansion

May 10, 2010 SWEEP issues REOI for Environmental Auditing Services of Electronics Reuse and Refurbishing Organizations

The Saskatchewan Waste Electronic Equipment Program (SWEEP) has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) to identify individuals or organizations capable of providing auditing services of electronics Reuse and/or Refurbishing organizations in accordance to the Electronics Reuse and Refurbishing Program (ERRP).

April 23, 2010 ESABC issues REOI for Environmental Auditing Services of Electronics Reuse and Refurbishing Organizations

The Electronics Stewardship Association of British Columbia (ESABC) has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) to identify individuals or organizations capable of providing auditing services of electronics Reuse and/or Refurbishing organizations in accordance to the Electronics Reuse and Refurbishing Program (ERRP). Deadline for electronic responses is Friday, May 21, 2010. **UPDATED** See Clarifications Document posted as of May 19th.

April 23, 2010 Electronics Reuse and Refurbishing Program (ERRP) and related documents released

The Electronics Reuse and Refurbishing Program (ERRP) is designed to foster responsible environmental, safety and social management practices related to the reuse and refurbishing of electronics. The ERRP aims to maximize the amount of materials available for reuse and further ensure that materials entering the reuse stream are utilized to the greatest extent possible. Three related documents are now available: Program Document | Application Form | Audit Report Form

April 1, 2010 SWEEP & OES expand to cover Phase II products (audio-video & telecommunication products)

Both Saskatchewan's SWEEP and Ontario's OES industry-led electronics stewardship programs have now joined the ACES program to include a much broader range of products under their programs, including home, portable and vehicle-based audio-video products, as well as selected telecommunication devices. SWEEP Phase II | OES Phase II

October 13, 2009 Newly released 2008/09 Annual Reports for ACES, ESABC and SWEEP are now linked to eStewardship.ca

See links at bottom of page to access these reports

July 27, 2009 Standardized Credit Request Memo for POPs seeking Reconciliation from Remitter’s related to Phase I product EHF revisions

ACES, ESABC and SWEEP are pleased to provide an automated spreadsheet (in Microsoft Excel format) for POP members looking to report back to their suppliers (remitters) on inventory of effected products as of July 31, 2009. The guidelines for this process can be found here. Please note the spreadsheet has individual tabs to report by program (ACES, ESABC & SWEEP).

July 20, 2009 New Remitter’s Guidelines for EHF Credits to POPs related to Phase I product EHF revisions

As a result of changes to Environmental Handling Fees (EHFs) scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2009, POP members of ACES, ESABC and SWEEP may have paid their supplier (remitter) a different EHF rate for obligated products than what their customer will be charged after August 1st. To ensure that remitters who reimburse POP for the difference between the EHF on unsold inventory and the new EHF can recover these amounts from the programs, a set of guidelines has been developed.

July 6, 2009 New FAQs for Phase I EHF revisions scheduled for August 1, 2009

In order to aid in the implementation of revised environmental handling fees (EHFs) for Phase I products under ACES, ESABC and SWEEP, a new set of Q&As has been posted here. This is a companion piece to the original FAQ document we released on May 1, 2009. Look for more detailed information on this from your individual programs as August 1st approaches.

June 29, 2009 RFP for electronics stewardship performance measures

ACES, ESABC, OES & SWEEP are jointly seeking proposals for research and recommendations on performance measures which regulated, industry-led electronics stewardship programs may consider in order to encourage continuous program improvement, to allow for comparative analysis on program impacts, and to satisfy regulatory requirements. **UPDATED July 20, 2009** see Update Document #3 here. Previous documents (July 17th update document #2 here, and July 6th Q&A document here) still apply. Submission deadline remains July 21, 2009 @ 5:00pm EST.

May 1, 2009 Revised Environmental Handling Fees (EHFs) for Phase I Products - Final Report and Associated Materials:

The Board of Directors for ACES, ESABC and SWEEP have all reviewed and approved the April 24, 2009 final report from Intergroup, Revised Environmental Handling Fees for Phase I Products, including recommendations for revised product categorization and EHFs. Notice has been provided to all program members, and these changes will be in effect August 1, 2009. Please contact each of the programs directly for more details. The following associated documents are available here for your review:

• Final Report: Environmental Handling Fees (EHFs) for Phase I Products (Intergroup Consultants - April 24, 2009)
• Revised Executive Summary
• Revised and Expanded Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

April 16, 2009 Presentation materials from Webinar on for Phase I EHF Report:

On April 15th, InterGroup hosted a live webinar (click here for slides) for program members and key stakeholders on the findings and recommendations found in the draft report on Environmental Handling Fees (EHFs) for Phase I regulated products.

April 14, 2009 FAQ's for Phase I EHF Report:

In preparation for the April 15^th Webinar (see details below), a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) has been issued for the draft report on Environmental Handling Fees (EHFs) for Phase I regulated products.

March 27, 2009 Invitation to Consultation:

• ACES, ESABC and SWEEP are jointly consulting their program members and key industry associations on recommended revisions to Environmental Handling Fees (EHFS) for Phase I regulated products (computers, monitors, printers, peripherals and televisions).
• The comment period will run until April 17, 2009, and will include a webinar on April 15^th for program members to hear more about this document, and to ask questions directly. Please see the following documents for more details:
  • Invitation to consultation (PDF)
  • Draft Report for Review: Environmental Handling Fees for Phase I Products (PDF)
  • NEW: Details now available here for the April 15, 2009 (12pm CST) webinar session, or visit this site to register directly.
  • All comments/questions should be directed to feedback@intergroup.ca

March 20, 2009 Press Release: