What does ENCORP Pacific do?

Encorp Pacific (Canada) is a not-for-profit organization based in Burnaby, British Columbia, focused on beverage container management. Established in 1994, it operates under the Extended Producer Responsibility model, aiming to improve systems for recovering used packaging and end-of-life products. The organization employs around 76 people and generates annual revenue of $27.9 million. Encorp Pacific manages the Return-It program, which includes a deposit system where consumers pay a 10¢ deposit on covered beverage containers and receive a refund upon return. The Return-It network features 162 depots across British Columbia, including Express locations for quick and convenient recycling. The Return-It Express System allows customers to drop off tagged bags without sorting, streamlining the recycling process. Encorp Pacific's governance includes a diverse Board of Directors and an Advisory Committee that engages with various stakeholders to enhance its operations.