Our recyclable plastic food packaging meets the sustainability criteria of Canadian legislation.
The Canadian government has recently announced a ban on all non-sustainable plastic packaging. This follows a series of recent changes in country, regional and global legislation to control plastic waste and protect the environment. Single-use plastics are the first target, but following recent UN legislation we can expect all plastic packaging to be affected.
At South Plastic we have always been ahead of the trend towards meeting consumer and legislator demands for greener packaging. SPI have confirmed that our plastic food packaging products are exempt from the Canadian ban because they are recyclable and are not among the single-use items covered by the legislation.
All SPI products carry the international recycling mark, and are manufactured from plastics that are easy to recycle.
What Are The 6 Single-Use Plastics Banned In Canada?
- checkout bags
- cutlery
- foodservice ware made from or containing problematic plastics
- ring carriers
- stir sticks
- straws
A notable feature of the Canadian legislation that we welcome is that oxy-biodegradable products are included in the ban. The reason for this is that although oxy-biodegradable plastics break down in the environment, they create harmful micro-plastics.
The Canadian government has issued clear guidance on alternatives to single-use plastics. Our recyclable plastics all meet or exceed the requirements set in Canada, and offer sustainable and satisfactory alternatives as other countries implement single-use plastics bans.
Clarifying Standards Of Biodegradable Plastic Food Packaging
At South Plastic we have recognized the harm caused by biodegradable claims for products that still produce microplastics or require special treatments. These are issues that have also been raised by Greenpeace and the United Nations. The Canadian government has taken note of these issues and we expect others to follow. This is why our focus is on recyclable packaging with clear, evidence based sustainability credentials.
Recyclable Plastic Food Packaging That Meets All Sustainability Targets
- The same performance as conventional plastics
- Can be easily recycled
- Made with recycled content, including rPET
- Not among the single-use items banned in Canada
Our recyclable PP and rPET food packaging does not compromise on the performance and recyclability that food packaging requires. Our containers retain structural strength and durability throughout their working life.
The South Plastic One-Stop Solution For Recyclable Plastic Food Packaging
South Plastic gives food manufacturers and distributors the option of meeting sustainability targets and legislation requirements in a single plastic food packaging product without fuss. Available in Ultraclear, Tamper Evident, and Microwave Safe configurations to meet any requirement.
Our recyclable packaging supports the circular economy and retains the excellent quality standards of strength, look and feel that people have come to expect from South Plastic food packaging, and meets legislative standards including the Canadian single-use plastics exemptions.
Contact us to discover how we can enable you to conform to new and emerging legislation for sustainable food packaging without compromising on performance or disrupting existing packaging processes and supply chains.