Carton Council Canada Blog

From the Yukon to Prince Edward Island, full extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs for the recovery and recycling of packaging and paper products (PPP), which include food and beverage cartons, continue to be deployed across Canada. To recover the full range...

In all regions of Canada where extended producer responsibility (EPR) is being implemented for packaging, printed matter and containers, including cartons, existing material recovery facilities (MRFs) are seeing their role change substantially. During the visits of...

Over the last few years, the carton recycling landscape in Canada has undergone significant change. Carton Council of Canada (CCC) has provided a summary of notable updates to the regulations and operating systems in various provinces and territories in both 2022 and...

Manufacturers of packaging, insulation and other products made from recycled fibres are facing a shortage of raw materials due to the decline in newsprint and office paper volumes and increased demand for corrugated cardboard boxes. To provide them with an alternative...

On July 1, 2023, the transition of Ontario’s Blue Box recycling program into a fully producer-led model began. The new framework requires producers – the businesses that supply packaging and paper – to fund and operate the Blue Box recycling program. The transition of...

In April 2022, I wrote about the evolving landscape for carton recycling in Canada. In 2023, we continue to see changes, and I have highlighted them for you in this blog. Ontario In Ontario, a number of developments have taken place to prepare for the first phase of...