LATEST PPEC BLOGS
New StatsCan Data Shows Paper Fibres Most Diverted Material
Statistics Canada recently released the results of its Waste Management Survey[1], which includes national waste diversion data for 2023. In this blog, PPEC breaks down the numbers with a focus on paper fibre diversion, discusses the latest plastic figures in the context of recent federal election platforms, and highlights the importance of recycling data. 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 — it’s important to consider not only the potential economic implications, but also the possible environmental implications. While these tariffs are still under review, they raise questions about how trade policy may influence packaging decisions and business sustainability […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day with Paulina Leung from Emterra Group+
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate women’s achievements and reflect on the importance of gender equality and inclusivity. In Canada’s paper packaging industry, women play a vital role in driving sustainability, from leadership positions to frontline operations, contributing their insights and experience to advance environmental sustainability. As we mark International Women’s Day on […]
Navigating Ontario’s Blue Box Transition and the Importance of the Entire Recycling Value Chain
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) – a policy approach which makes producers financially and physically responsible for managing the recycling of their packaging – is at a pivotal moment in Canada. By the end of this year, most provinces will have adopted full producer responsibility models for residential packaging recycling programs, which represents a major shift in how […]
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! As we celebrate National Pizza Day on February 9, 2025, the Paper and Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council (PPEC) is highlighting the recyclability of pizza boxes and their role in the Canadian paper packaging industry’s circular economy. How is a Pizza Box […]
PPEC Outlook: Environmental Issues in Focus for 2025
From the evolution of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging, to navigating potential regulations on PFAS use, and getting closer to receiving guidance on environmental claims, all while keeping an eye on the shifting political landscape. These are just a few of the issues the Paper and Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council (PPEC) will be focusing […]
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