Cornstarch, bamboo, and sugar cane are sustainable packaging alternatives that are gaining popularity as people seek to use more eco-friendly materials. But have you heard of the sustainable paper and plastic hybrid – paptic? A new and innovative packaging alternative that hits all the eco-friendly criteria, read on to find out what paptic is all…
Plastic continues to be a problematic pollutant, causing harm to wildlife, ecosystems and bodies of water as a majority of it ends up in landfills. Fortunately, the Canadian government is taking the necessary precautions to ban single-use plastics by the end of 2021, in order to reach zero plastic waste by 2030! Let’s discuss this…
When you hear ‘bamboo’, your first thought may be of the evergreen plant making up a panda’s daily diet. Or, you may consider how bamboo is a versatile material found across houses, clothing, furniture and home décor pieces. However, have you thought about its role in packaging? In recent years, bamboo-based packaging has received greater…
Packaging has been around for as long as anyone can remember. As we discussed in our previous post (dating back to 1500 B.C.), packaging continues to evolve and adapt to meet new needs. Nonetheless, plastic waste continues to accumulate and contribute to global environmental hazards. Now more than ever, it’s important to consider ways to…
With COVID-19 case numbers fluctuating during this time, every business has had to reassess how they operate. While LeKAC has been fortunate enough to remain operational, some of us weren’t that lucky. Extra precautions have been put in place, some businesses had to temporarily close, others moved online, and more. Most importantly, our frontline workers…
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, social distancing has now become the norm amongst people around the world. Yet, it’s difficult to completely disconnect ourselves when it comes to food and online purchases. At some point, our groceries, takeout meals or delivered goods could come into contact by someone who’s tested positive for the virus. Nevertheless, we’re…