Responsible Plastic Use Coalition (RPUC) is comprised of industry leaders from across Canada. Our members have a shared belie ... f that Canadians deserve a responsible and effective policy approach to tackling the problem of plastic waste in the environment. The federal government has designated plastic manufactured items as Schedule 1 toxic substance under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA). The label is not only scientifically inaccurate but could have far-reaching and unintended consequences. read more