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Container Talk
Helping producers and retailers navigate the beverage container recycling system in BC

2025

December 2025 Newsletter

Container Talk December 2025 • Container Registration report vs Sales report • Breweries/Distilleries: Non-alcoholic products line • New CRFs Effective: February 1, 2026 • Seasonal and Limited-edition Beverages • What is considered a pure juice? • Correctly applying the CRF and Deposit on invoice or receipt to your customer

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March 2025 Newsletter

Bill C-59 amending the Competition Act • Wrapping up 2024 and being prepared for 2025 • Do you sell beverage containers in BC without charging a deposit or CRF? • Why do I have to report information to two different recycling programs?

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