PPEC

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

Thank you to ⁦@SupplyProMag⁩ for featuring PPEC in its latest issue. Our article explores how tariff-related uncertainty could unintentionally affect decisions around packaging materials and sustainability efforts across the supply chain. supplypro.ca/features/packa…

April is ending, but your Earth Day celebration can last a lifetime. Corrugated cardboard is the most recycled packaging material on earth, and that wouldn't be possible without YOU! Recycling is just one way you can help the corrugated industry celebrate Earth Day every day!

PPEC’s latest blog unpacks the ⁦latest national waste diversion data released by Statistics Canada with a focus on paper fibre diversion — which makes up the largest category of diverted materials — and discusses the importance of recycling data. ppec-paper.com/new-statscan-d…

📢 Have you read PPEC’s recent blogs covering everything from the environmental implications of tariffs to the importance of the entire recycling value chain: ppec-paper.com/blog/ 📬 Subscribe to receive PPEC blogs direct to your inbox: ppec-paper.com/stay-updated/

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 these programs have historically been delivered. Read more from @PPEC_Paper: tinyurl.com/4aee474u

Proposed U.S. #tariffs on Canadian paper packaging raises important questions about sustainability. In its latest blog, PPEC explores the potential unintended environmental impacts and what they could mean for #packaging and #sustainability planning. ppec-paper.com/exploring-the-…

Our sector relies on recycling to source fibres for new #corrugated packaging. That means we need you! 👋 Here's what you have to do: Put your used #cardboard in the right bin. This simple yet key act keeps natural resources in the loop for the present and future. #CircularByNature #WhoElse fefco.org/circular-by-na…

As we mark #IWD2025 PPEC is proud to recognize the contributions of women working to advance environmental sustainability in Canada's paper packaging industry! Paulina Leung, CSO @emterragroup, shares her insights and experience in PPEC's latest blog: ppec-paper.com/celebrating-in…

@cccabox has appointed Serge Desgagnés as its new Executive Director. Serge, who has served on CCCA's board, brings considerable insight through his distinguished career spanning 45 years, most recently as VP of Sales and Marketing at @Kruger_Inc: tinyurl.com/2buwnn4s

Ontario’s Blue Box transition to EPR presents an opportunity to improve residential recycling outcomes and reduce waste. But its success will require collaboration, accountability, data-based decisions, and consideration of the full recycling value chain. ppec-paper.com/ontarios-blue-…

Leftover pizza boxes from yesterday's big game? Don't forget to put them in the recycle bin; just make sure to remove any leftovers first. Learn more about the recyclability of pizza boxes from @ppec_paper: tinyurl.com/22dmuxx5

It's #LovePaperWeek! Demand for #sustainable packaging has never been greater📈. Did you know: 📦Paper packaging is the most recycled packaging material in Europe. 🧑‍🏭The sector uses an exceptionally high amount of recycled material for production. Like and share to spread the word! #CircularByNature #WhoElse lovepaper.org/lovepaperweek/

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. ppec-paper.com/ppec-outlook-e…

♻️ 4evergreen presents its Circularity Success Stories. @GraphicPkg_Intl developed Boardio™, a sustainable and recyclable solution that offers excellent protection for various applications. #CircularEconomy ➡️ graphicpkg.com/products/board…

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: ppec-paper.com/the-recyclabil…

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: youtu.be/JPMpXL8DCOU

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