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Sustana mill in Quebec now accepting recycled cartons
DENTON, Texas – Sustana Fiber’s paper mill in Lévis, Quebec, is now accepting recycled food and beverage cartons. Every carton recycled helps provide the raw materials needed to produce essential items, such as toilet paper and paper towels. “At Sustana,…
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“Opinion” Paper Recycling and Organics Collection Represent Almost 70% of Canada’s Waste Diversion Efforts
Paper recycling continues to dominate Canada’s waste diversion efforts, representing almost 40% of total material diversion in 2014, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. Organics followed at 30 per cent. The next largest categories, on a weight basis, were…
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“Opinion” Paper packaging edges closer to 80% average recycled content
Paper packaging made in Canada is edging closer to a national average of 80% recycled content. According to the industry’s latest survey of mills that produce board or paper that’s made into boxes, bags and cartons, the average recycled content…
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“Opinion” Paper, Paper, Everywhere, and Not a Scrap to Waste
Every Tuesday night I come face-to-face with the twin issues of consumption and “sustainable materials management” or the latest buzzword favoured by governments, the “circular economy.” For Tuesday night is Recycling Night. From the bathroom and bedroom, I gather…