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AFPA paper recycling guidelines

Paper-based packaging is recyclable. Some non-fiber elements that are applied to paper-based packaging, like barrier coatings or adhesives, may create challenges for paper mills to recycle. With increased interest among consumer products companies to provide more recyclable packaging for their customers, the paper-based packaging industry recognizes the opportunity to bring clarity to how packaging gets […]

Carton Council of Canada

Carton Council of Canada (CCC) has published a recycling primer in order to support sorting facilities in their carton recycling efforts.

Packaging Design for Recycling: A Global Recommendation for Circular Packaging Design

This resource considers a holistic view of packaging as essential for sustainable pacakaging development – including delivering on a circular economy and the reduction in the sources of ecological impact on the environment. Design for recycling is part of circular product design and represents an important basis for holistic sustainable assessment.