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Des centres de tri ont envoyé du plastique à l’incinération plutôt qu’au recyclage

July 18, 2025 5 min read
Radio-Canada
Des centres de tri ont envoyé du plastique à l’incinération plutôt qu’au recyclage
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Recently, sorting centers in Quebec have incinerated thousands of tons of plastic instead of recycling them, due to the lack of recycling opportunities for certain types of plastics. Notably, 17% of the plastic collected in 2023 was burned for energy production, a practice criticized by environmentalists for its impact on sustainability. This situation highlights the challenge of managing plastic waste, as only 20% of plastics placed in recycling bins are truly recycled. Meanwhile, more plastics are being exported out of Quebec for recycling, adding to concerns about the transparency and traceability of these processes.