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The CNE had a trash problem to last 1, 000 years or more. Why tonnes of its garbage are now getting a second life in Scarborough
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (896+ words) Farmer Subramanayum Kanaganayagam fills his wheelbarrow with compost from the CNE at Malvern Urban Farm. A Malvern Urban Farmer smells the rich soil from the CNE's compost. It could have been sent to the landfill. Instead, 40 tonnes of biodegradable bistro…...
Sustainable packaging has an infrastructure problem
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (761+ words) Sustainable packaging has become a major focus for brands, retailers and regulators seeking to reduce environmental impact and meet rising consumer expectations. Sustainable packaging is now a core business priority. Brands face pressure from regulators, retailers, investors and consumers to…...
Viridor considers closing chemical plastics operations
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (452+ words) Viridor is considering the closure of its chemical plastics recycling operations, citing weak market conditions and a lack of policy certainty across the UK and the EU. Viridor said the move reflects "significant pressure" facing plastics recycling markets across Europe,…...
Packaging Europe's reflections on interpack 2026
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (1057+ words) With interpack 2026 now firmly in the rearview mirror, the Packaging Europe team has had time to reflect on the most important new products and talking points that we experienced at the show. From AI and greenwashing, to diversity and regulation…...
California Plastic Packaging Rules: Conflict, Lawsuits, and Cost Challenges in 2026 - News and Statistics
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (312+ words) California has finalized sweeping regulations at the start of this month that require plastic producers to make all packaging recyclable or compostable by 2032, creating a dilemma with no clear resolution, according to a report from Scrap Monster. For decades, the…...
More ways to recycle in B. C. with Interchange Recycling
10+ hour, 32+ min ago (233+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Sunday, May 17, 2026 Interchange Recycling is expanding operations in B. C. in 2026 (Interchange Recycling) There are more ways to recycle with Interchange Recycling. "The environmental organization that's dedicated to the collection and recycling of used automotive fluids is expanding their services…...
More ways to recycle in B. C. with Interchange Recycling - The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal
14+ hour, 32+ min ago (233+ words) Published 2: 00 pm Sunday, May 17, 2026 Interchange Recycling is expanding operations in B. C. in 2026 (Interchange Recycling) There are more ways to recycle with Interchange Recycling. "The environmental organization that's dedicated to the collection and recycling of used automotive fluids is expanding their services…...
Packaging technology firm Packsize strengthens UK team
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (196+ words) Published by Bdaily Bdaily Business News on 17 May 2026 Sustainable packaging technology company Packsize has announced a series of appointments to support its continued expansion across the UK and Europe. Jo Bradley has been promoted to director of European business development,…...
EU to pay residents for recycling old clothes in new Smart Bin scheme
18+ hour, 49+ min ago (413+ words) People in Spain, including the Canary Islands, could soon be paid for recycling their old clothes under a new European Union pilot project launching later in 2026. The initiative, known as Tex Mat, will introduce smart textile recycling bins capable of…...
Huron-Kinloss opens depot for residential recycling
21+ hour, 58+ min ago (261+ words) The Township of Huron-Kinloss has opened a Residential Recycling Depot to respond to recent changes to Ontario's Blue Box program. In a release issued this week, the Township said it has secured approval to open the depot at the Huron…...