Opinions
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Quashing misconceptions in ready meal manufacturing
Miguel Campos, export sales manager at Advanta, quashes the current packaging misconceptions surrounding ready meal manufacturing.
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Rogue trader just getting started
Canadian Packaging editor George Guidoni provides insight on the U.S. and Canadian tariff impacts.
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Good packaging always travels well
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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Monsanto case reaffirms that robotics will shape the future of agrochemicals
Last week, a U.S. court held Monsanto’s glyphosate responsible for causing cancer in a groundskeeper, awarding $289 million in damages. This is a critical verdict, in that it demonstrates that glyphosate – as one of the most popular non-selective herbicides…
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Automate these ten “dirty” industrial jobs
When it comes to employing a workforce for your company, job satisfaction and workplace safety are key factors for hiring, retention, profitability, and overall company success. However, when jobs are dirty, dull, or dangerous, hiring new workers or maintaining employee…
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Your old boxes could put dollars in your pocket
Contributor Jackie White provides an interesting take on how businesses and individuals can recycle paperboard and corrugated products and make some money on the side.
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The Legacy Of Rings Around The Collars
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 2018 issue.
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Closing the lid on waste management problems
Orkin Canada quality assurance manager —Regulatory/Lab Services Alice Sinia Ph.D. provides advice on how companies can provide better waste management to avoid the call of the wild.
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Business bait
Miguel Campos, export sales manager at leading aluminum packaging manufacturer Advanta explains why we need a safe and capable food supply chain more than ever before.
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The Millennial Packaging “Wow” Factor
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 2018 issue.
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Protecting workers from automated machine operations
Rite-Hite Doors product some keen worker safety advice.
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Canada Pushes for ‘Zero Plastics Charter’ which could have implications for electrical packaging
Contributor Jackie White takes a look at how the proposed Zero Plastic Charter could affect electrical product packaging and how it is made and disposed.
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Packaging To Simplify Our Busy Lives
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 2018 issue.
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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.
