Welcome to The Paper & Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council (PPEC), the voice of the Canadian paper packaging industry for over 30 years. Follow @ppec_paper for more information on the environmental sustainability of our industry #ppecpaper

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RT @FEFCO: It's #LovePaperWeek! Demand for #sustainable packaging has never been greater📈. Did you know: 📦Paper packaging is the most re…

From evolving EPR, to potential regulations on PFAS, and getting closer to receiving guidance on environmental claims in Canada, all while keeping an eye on the shifting political landscape — these are just a few of the issues PPEC is watching this year.

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There should be no controversy around the recyclability of paper bags - which are often made using wood chips, sawdust, and other byproducts left over from sawmill operations - and where they are widely accepted in Canadian residential recycling programs:

Today marks the end of Circular Economy Month @CEMonthCanada but for PPEC and the Canadian paper packaging industry, it is always #CircularEconomyMonth. Learn more about how our industry uses recycled content and embeds circularity in their operations:

Abigail Sztein, Executive Director, Recovered Fiber @ForestandPaper provides an overview of U.S. packaging legislation and regulations impacting the paper packaging industry. Some of the key issues include EPR and environmental labelling requirements. #PPCFallMeetingAtlanta

Brian Westerlind, Director of Industry Affairs at @paperboardpkg provides an update on PPC’s sustainability initiatives to help address the issues converters of paperboard packaging are facing such as recyclability, food contact fibre packaging, and EPR at #PPCFallMeetingAtlanta

Informative session on the issues facing the paperboard packaging industry @paperboardpkg. Laura Parlagreco from PPEC member company @astroboxcorp spoke to the environmental issues impacting converters including evolving packaging EPR recycling in Canada #PPCFallMeetingAtlanta

“Containerboard lives on the biological side of the circular economy because it is recyclable and renewable.” — Vicki Strull on how one of the functions of packaging is to protect the environment in her session on impactful and responsible packaging design. #PPCFallMeetingAtlanta

“Fibre-based solutions are here to stay” — Emily Leonczyk Executive Director and Vice President @paperboardpkg helping to kick off the sold out 2024 Fall Meeting and Leadership Conference. Looking forward to an engaging day and celebrating PPC’s 95th anniversary!

Michelle Saunders @FHCP_PASC on what’s next for packaging EPR in Canada @cdnstewardship as transition to full EPR is underway, with insights on data management, financial implications, why a whole of government approach is needed, and what the wild cards are #canadianstewardship

“Waste is a resource” — Barry Friesen @Cleanfarms with an important reminder abut how to think about waste as he moderates The New Plastics Economy session @cdnstewardship along with @ChemistryCanada @valpak_ltd and @recycle_com discussing government mandated plastics initiatives

Kicking off day 2 of #canadianstewardship conference with the @CanadaPact providing an overview of CPP priorities and alignment with EPR, including working to reduce problematic plastics, developing stable markets for plastic recycled content, & what’s needed in a global treaty.

Excellent session on European EPR with an informative overview of the EU Packaging Waste Regulation, which is estimated to be in force by Q1 2025, and has a strong focus on circularity, from packaging design to end use of recycled material. #canadianstewardship @cdnstewardship

RT @RecycleBC: Can I Recycle It? Coffee cups are definitely recyclable! Empty coffee cups and plastic lids can be recycled in your blue bin…

Insightful discussion @cdnstewardship conference between Scott Cassel at @productsteward and Neil Menezes @GeneralMills and Vice Chair of @CircActAlliance board on EPR developments in the U.S., where several states are implementing new legislated programs for paper and packaging.

Strong start to the @cdnstewardship conference with keynote speaker Tej Gidda from @GHDspeaks who spoke about the transition to an affordable, reliable, and low-carbon energy future, providing perspective on how the waste management industry can help contribute to the transition.

PPEC is looking forward to next week’s Canadian EPR Forum presented by @cdnstewardship which will bring together industry, government, and businesses leaders to share knowledge on what’s next for Extended Producer Responsibility #canadianstewardship

"Since our beginnings, we have given new life to millions of tonnes of paper and cardboard. In 2023 alone, Cascades purchased 1.84 million short tonnes of... paper & cardboard for reintroduction into our products, bringing our recycled material up to 82%."