Advancing Coffee Cup Recycling in Canada
Recycling takeaway coffee cups has long been a challenge. Most are made from paperboard lined with a thin layer of plastic or polyethylene to resist liquids, ...
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Why the Global Plastics Treaty Matters for Canada’s Packaging Industry
After nearly three years of negotiations, the sixth round of talks on a global plastics treaty concluded on August 15 in Switzerland.
Beyond the Headlines: Context on Ontario’s Proposed Blue Box Changes
The Ontario government recently proposed amendments to the province’s Blue Box Regulation, triggering swift reactions from stakeholders.
It Was Never About the Straws
Every so often, a new packaging item ends up with a bull’s-eye on its back. One year it’s plastic bags.
New StatsCan Data Shows Paper Fibres Most Diverted Material
Statistics Canada recently released the results of its Waste Management Survey, which includes national waste diversion data for 2023.
Exploring the Environmental Implications of Potential Tariffs
As discussions continue around the United States proposed 25% tariffs on Canadian imports —including paperboard and cardboard — ...
The Circular Life of a Recyclable Pizza Box in Canada
What’s better than pizza? Pizza that comes in a box that can be recycled!
