Opinions
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How to make cleaning up dog poop easier on the environment
Contributor Jackie White provides the straight poop on what happens to the packaging “after” you stoop to scoop.
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Packaging Hides Product In Plain Sight
A monthly look at some of the hits and misses in the packaging world from the viewpoint of Joe Public, Canadian Packaging magazine’s revolving columnists. From the March 2018 issue.
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What NOT to put in your garbage disposal system
Contributor Jackie Edwards takes a look at Canada’s garbage disposal systems that vary from community to community.
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Packaging Penny Pinching A Lame Game
A monthly look at some of the hits and misses in the packaging world from the viewpoint of Joe Public, Canadian Packaging magazine’s revolving columnists. From the January/February 2018 issue.
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Will plastics problem spur the eventual return of deposits to Ontario?
PPEC (Paper & Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council ’s John Mullinder loves fish but isn’t as keen on plastic. See what he has to say about creating a circular economy for plastics.
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Pest management critical to flood preparedness
Orkin Canada quality assurance manager – regulatory/Lab Services Alice Sinia offers advice on how facilities can prepare for an influx of pests due to Spring flooding.
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Damned if they do or don’t
Canadian Packaging editor George Guidoni looks at how packaging innovation is snuffed out, but informs how former photography leader Kodak says we can develop ways to avoid the backlash.
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Festive Packaging Feast For The Eyes
A monthly look at some of the hits and misses in the packaging world from the viewpoint of Joe Public, Canadian Packaging magazine’s revolving columnists. From the December 2017 issue.
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Packaging stewards should be rewarded for using recycled content
PPEC’s John Mullinder says it’s only fair that companies involved in the circular economy using recycled content1 should get some perks.
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Putting bread on the table
Canadian Packaging editor George Guidoni discusses that staple of unrest—bread—and allegations of price-fixing between Canada’s leading retailers.
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Timely Tips For School-Safe Packages
A monthly look at some of the hits and misses in the packaging world from the viewpoint of Joe Public, Canadian Packaging magazine’s revolving columnists. From the November 2017 issue.
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Why carton packs play an important role in on-the-go consumption
SIG Whitepaper for download: Global society goes mobile – challenges and opportunities for the beverage industry.
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Ontario Blue Box recovery rate slips, but paper steady
According to an opinion piece by John Mullinder of PPEC, Blue Box recovery rates are down 2 percent and that makes things interesting for Ontario’s government.
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Preserve Packaging Plays For Keeps
A monthly look at some of the hits and misses in the packaging world from the viewpoint of Joe Public, Canadian Packaging magazine’s revolving columnists. From the October 2017 issue.
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A Healthier Take On Snack Packaging
A monthly look at some of the hits and misses in the packaging world from the viewpoint of Joe Public, Canadian Packaging magazine’s revolving columnists. From the September 2017 issue.
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Packaging keeps party spirit alive
A monthly look at some of the hits and misses in the packaging world from the viewpoint of Joe Public, Canadian Packaging magazine’s revolving columnists. From the July/August 2017 issue.
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China doesn’t want the world’s garbage any more
Efforts to better protect the environment and the health of its people at the crux of China’s newfound ideal. Read the opinion piece by John Mullinder, PPEC.
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Keep wildlife in the wild
Orkin Canada quality assurance manager – regulatory/Lab Services Alice Sinia offers advice on how to keep wildlife on the outside and your manufacturing facility free of infestation.
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Dollar stores make packaging sense
A monthly look at some of the hits and misses in the packaging world from the viewpoint of Joe Public, Canadian Packaging magazine’s revolving columnists. From the June 2017 issue.
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Stored product pests threaten food safety – and your bottom line
Orkin Canada quality assurance manager – regulatory/Lab Services Alicia Sinia discusses the problems of pesky pests and how it can affect your company in more ways than one.
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Unique marketing ideas to increase revenue with packaging
Some helpful advice on how easy-to-implement marketing tools with minor tweaks to packaging can help generate customer engagement and company revenue.
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How packaging really matters to the millennial generation
A monthly look at some of the hits and misses in the packaging world from the viewpoint of Joe Public, Canadian Packaging magazine’s revolving columnists. From the May 2017 issue.
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Saving the day with silicone magic
A monthly look at some of the hits and misses in the packaging world from the viewpoint of Joe Public, Canadian Packaging magazine’s revolving columnists. From the April 2017 issue.
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A heavyweight clash of cultures
Canadian Packaging editor George Guidoni provides insight on the swing-and-a-miss hostile takeover attempt by Kraft Heinz against Unilever.
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Girlie packaging a feast for the eyes
A monthly look at some of the hits and misses in the packaging world from the viewpoint of Joe Public, Canadian Packaging magazine’s revolving columnists. From the March 2017 issue.
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How shrink sleeve labels are helping overcome design challenges
Shrink sleeve labels can help your product stand out on the shelf and overcome design challenges posed by highly contoured containers, but it’s important to work with experienced labeling professionals.
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Out-of-the-box packaging a cat’s meow
A monthly look at some of the hits and misses in the packaging world from the viewpoint of Joe Public, Canadian Packaging magazine’s revolving columnists. From the January/February 2017 issue.
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Stand-Up pouches, stand out on shelves
NSF International manager of packaging, food and label compliance Carol Zweep provides insight flexible packaging taking a look at stand-up pouches and how they stand-out on the retail shelf.
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Evolution of the bottle
NSF International manager of packaging, food and label compliance Carol Zweep looks at the evolution of the bottle, and where it is likely to go next.
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Food Contact Materials: Is there a safety concern?
NSF International manager of packaging, food and label compliance Carol Zweep looks packaging materials that come in contact with food, examining consumer concerns.
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Anti-counterfeiting technology for packaging
NSF International manager of packaging, food and label compliance Carol Zweep tags in to take a look at some of the current technologies companies can use to combat counterfeiting in the packaging industry.
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Chemical labeling with ECLs
Considerations for chemical labeling: using ECLs while abiding by regulations.
