NDP MLA Glumac says new project will prevent plastic waste and promote recycling
PORT MOODY– NDP MLA Rick Glumac says an innovative project in Port Moody will help recycle plastic, prevent waste, and create good, clean jobs.”Innovative recycling solutions for the healthcare, education, and government sectors are happening right here in Port Moody,” said Rick Glumac, MLA for Port Moody-Burquitlam. “It’s great to be able to support local employers who are contributing to a greener future.”
In Port Moody, Robus Recycling is receiving $600,000 for a for a project for medical supply flexible package recycling.
The CleanBC Plastics Action Fund supports projects that prevent and reduce plastic waste in B.C. First launched in 2020, the fund has invested over $35 million into projects that find creative solutions to help reduce plastic waste in our communities. This year, the provincial government is providing more than $8 million through the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund to local businesses, foundations, and First Nations. The funding will support 34 new projects, with 63 projects having received funding in previous years. The first two phases of the Plastics Action Fund have already created over 240 direct long-term, full-time jobs, with more on the way in Phase 3.
Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025ENV0019-000451