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Why the Global Plastics Treaty Matters for Canada’s Packaging Industry

Leave a Comment / Packaging, Plastics / By Rachel Kagan

After nearly three years of negotiations, the sixth round of talks on a global plastics treaty concluded on August 15 in Switzerland. Representatives from 183 countries – including Canada – and more than 400 organizations met to work toward a legally binding agreement addressing plastic pollution across its full lifecycle, from design and production to […]

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It Was Never About the Straws

Packaging / By Rachel Kagan

Every so often, a new packaging item ends up with a bull’s-eye on its back. One year it’s plastic bags. The next year, it’s paper bags. Ironically, it’s rarely the reusable bag that gets the same attention – despite the average Canadian owning 23 of them, which might even seem low when you open your

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Exploring the Environmental Implications of Potential Tariffs

Circular Economy, Paper Packaging / By Rachel Kagan

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

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PPEC Outlook: Environmental Issues in Focus for 2025

Environmental Issues Outlook, Extended Producer Responsibility / By Rachel Kagan

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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