In May 2014, in an effort to better forecast and prepare for future tonnages and material types, and to target communication and education for the program in the future, the City of Calgary commissioned CM Consulting, Kelleher Environmental and Sound Resource Management to study the factors that are influencing the downward trend in recycling.
Key findings from the study suggest Calgary is not alone when it comes to declining recycling tonnages, and they indicate these declines may not be related to a drop in program participation or material capture. Rather, they can be attributed to a host of societal factors and changes in packaging design, all of which contribute to lower tonnages of printed paper and packaging being generated at the household level.
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