Canadian Plastic Material Flow Account by Resin Type

Canada's Physical Flow Account for Plastic Material tracks the production and fate of plastic products in the national economy. The dataset comprises 18 variables, all measured in tonnes, detailing flows by specific resin types. It is produced by Statistics Canada.

Use Cases

• Analyze industrial waste generation patterns across different Resin Types to identify key material streams for recycling.
• Model the relationship between plastic production and final product fate using the 18 tonne-measured flow variables.
• Benchmark national plastic material efficiency by comparing production and end-of-life flows for specific resins.

Strengths

• Includes 18 distinct variables quantifying material flows.
• Data is produced by the national statistical agency, Statistics Canada.
• Measures are standardized in tonnes for consistent analysis.

Limitations

• The specific column names and row count are not provided, limiting precise structural understanding.
• Sample data is unavailable, preventing assessment of data granularity and value distribution.

Provenance

Source

Statistics Canada

Collection Method

Physical Flow Account compilation for plastic material.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Canada