The Canadian Association of Recycling Industries (CARI) represents over 200 companies in the recycling sector. Founded in 1941, CARI has evolved into a powerful industry association representing companies from small family scrap yards to massive capital intensive processing plants. Our members process, broker, and consume commodities, including ferrous and non-ferrous metals, electronics, paper, rubber, glass, textiles, and plastics. Every activity that CARI undertakes is aimed at improving the economic position of our member companies and promoting the recycling industry.