Carton Council Canada Blog
Artificial Intelligence offers additional opportunity to sort cartons positively
A few weeks ago, I had the chance to visit the Sani-Eco Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Granby, Quebec, to see Machinex’s SamurAI sorting robot in action. The first of its kind to be installed in a Canadian facility, it is programmed to pick HDPE and cartons....
We need more “big picture” thinking
Last fall I reflected on two reports I found exciting and provocative. They both look to the future and the potential effects of resource consumption on business and consumers. In fact, on the world. In October 2018, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and...
Are you a recycling champion?
It's official. I am a bona fide recycling champion! I know because I rocked the quiz. Recycling is a serious business and the heart of this quiz is also serious: to help consumers challenge what they think they know about what belongs in the recycling bin and what...
Recycling Cartons: Myths vs Facts
We heard you loud and clear. You’re recycling your food and beverage cartons but your friends and neighbors are not. We’re here to help! Use the cheat sheet below to bust myths and convert them into recycling heroes. Fact: Cartons are mainly made from paper. What...
Reflecting on Waste Reduction Week
This week across Canada individuals, organizations and businesses will consider how and what they contribute to their nations’ waste reduction efforts. The scope of Waste Reduction Week includes a very broad range of local and regional events, awareness...
Teach them well…
There are few social movements that omit children from their list of important audiences. Just ask any parent who has been coached by their child to quit smoking, put their cell phones away at dinner or recycle their empty containers. Social marketers...