Canada
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Canadians back single-use plastic bans as reusable bag adoption rises – Research Co. reports
Majority support federal plastic restrictions, with 84% of consumers now using reusable shopping bags, new survey finds.
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NanoXplore’s new graphene masterbatch enables higher recycled content in plastic film formulations
The masterbatch enables film thickness reduction of up to 20 percent while retaining tensile, tear and puncture properties, directly reducing material consumption and packaging weight.
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Tetra Pak’s new 48oz shelf-stable carton adds tethered cap, FSC board for US, Canada premium dairy
The pack is fitted with the LightWing 30 tethered cap, a hinged closure that can be opened in one step, closed again after use and stays connected to the carton to help prevent litter.
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WM Canada advances construction on Edmonton recycling facility with optical sorting, opening early 2027
By leveraging advanced sorting technology and WM’s operational expertise, the facility is designed to improve material recovery, broaden the range of accepted recyclables over time, and help advance a circular economy.
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GPGI appoints Robert Domodossola as President and CEO of Husky Technologies
Leadership transition aims to accelerate global growth and operational excellence.
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Cascades invests US$5M to Upgrade Kingsey Falls recycled boxboard facility
Investment aims to boost production capacity and improve packaging quality.
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Canada’s plastics ban upheld as Appeal Court restores federal authority
The court has reinstated plastics as toxic under federal environmental regulations.
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Cascades posts US$27M profit in Q4 of FY25
The sales were slightly lower than the Q3.
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WeighPack Systems targets higher throughput with automated multi-pack jar filling for cannabis pre-rolls
The system is said to support a variety of pre‑roll sizes and pack counts.
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Keurig K-Cup pods now recyclable under Ontario’s Blue Box program
Keurig Dr Pepper believes that approximately 75% of Canadians can recycle their K-Cup pods.