Microplastics are small pieces of plastic that are less than 5 millimetres long. These small pieces of plastic are the result of plastics breaking down over time when improperly disposed of. Over time, these plastic pieces have become even more prominent. We’re delving into the world of microplastics, and packaging’s involvement. Read on to learn…
Sony’s eco-friendly packaging initiatives have innovated the way we get our devices. From development of plastic materials, to switching the way they package existing products, they’re on their way to their plastic-free goals. In this week’s blog post, we’re taking a look at Sony’s eco-friendly packaging initiatives. Read on to find out more! Developing Recycled…
Plant based lamination might sound like something out of a sci-fi novel, but with plastic ban regulations incoming, it’s a unique alternative. Since many laminations include a thin plastic film, laminated items often are not recyclable. In this blog post, we’re shining the spotlight on cellogreen, a plant based lamination alternative. Read on to find…
Canada is one of many countries going plastic free. While we’ve covered the Canadian plastic ban in depth in our other posts, other countries have already made large strides towards eliminating single use plastics. In this week’s post, we’re highlighting four other countries going plastic free, and how Canada’s regulations stack up. Read on to…
Have you ever wondered how to dispose of single use plastics? What goes in which bin? Recycling rules can be confusing, but we’re here to break it down. We’ve written other posts about recycling food grade packaging and common household items. In this post, we’re going over each banned single use plastic product category and…
Reusable takeout initiatives are turning takeout on its head. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many restaurants to shift their services towards takeout rather than in-person dining. Now, some restaurants are testing reusable options in favour of single-use ones. In this post, we’re highlighting 3 reusable takeout initiatives. Read on to learn more! Starbucks In a previous…