As the Unit Head for packaging, in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Section, with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy in BC, Teresa oversees the packaging and beverage container programs under the Recycling Regulation. Teresa has been with the Ministry since 2005 and spent most of this time in EPR. In addition to her career in EPR, Teresa has supported the B.C. Spills Regime, the Climate Action Secretariate, and the Olympic Games Secretariate. She has overseen several EPR files, including; electronic and electrical products, used oil, pharmaceuticals, paint and household hazardous waste, and tires. Teresa has also led several expansions to the regulation, developed supporting policy pieces, and is currently overseeing scoping work on industrial, commercial and institution packaging. Teresa holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in International Development from the University of Guelph, and a Masters in Geography from the University of Victoria.
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