Glossary
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Circularity
Circularity ensures more efficient use of plastics by keeping materials in use for as long as possible, maximizing their value during use, and recovering them to create new products.
Circularity
Circularity ensures more efficient use of plastics by keeping materials in use for as long as possible, maximizing their value during use, and recovering them to create new products.
Circularity
Circularity ensures more efficient use of plastics by keeping materials in use for as long as possible, maximizing their value during use, and recovering them to create new products.
Circularity
Circularity ensures more efficient use of plastics by keeping materials in use for as long as possible, maximizing their value during use, and recovering them to create new products.
Circular Action Alliance (CAA)
The Circular Action Alliance is a PRO that helps companies comply with EPR laws for paper and packaging by offering harmonized compliance and recycling services. CAA is committed to working with governments, businesses, and communities to reduce waste and recycle more.
Circular Action Alliance (CAA)
The Circular Action Alliance is a PRO that helps companies comply with EPR laws for paper and packaging by offering harmonized compliance and recycling services. CAA is committed to working with governments, businesses, and communities to reduce waste and recycle more.
Circular Action Alliance (CAA)
The Circular Action Alliance is a PRO that helps companies comply with EPR laws for paper and packaging by offering harmonized compliance and recycling services. CAA is committed to working with governments, businesses, and communities to reduce waste and recycle more.
Circular Action Alliance (CAA)
The Circular Action Alliance is a PRO that helps companies comply with EPR laws for paper and packaging by offering harmonized compliance and recycling services. CAA is committed to working with governments, businesses, and communities to reduce waste and recycle more.
Eco-modulation
A policy tool under EPR that adjusts fees based on a product’s environmental impact. It penalizes materials with higher environmental harm like single-use plastics, while incentivizing the use of materials that help keep recyclable resources in circulation and reduce overall environmental impact.
Eco-modulation
A policy tool under EPR that adjusts fees based on a product’s environmental impact. It penalizes materials with higher environmental harm like single-use plastics, while incentivizing the use of materials that help keep recyclable resources in circulation and reduce overall environmental impact.
Eco-modulation
A policy tool under EPR that adjusts fees based on a product’s environmental impact. It penalizes materials with higher environmental harm like single-use plastics, while incentivizing the use of materials that help keep recyclable resources in circulation and reduce overall environmental impact.
Eco-modulation
A policy tool under EPR that adjusts fees based on a product’s environmental impact. It penalizes materials with higher environmental harm like single-use plastics, while incentivizing the use of materials that help keep recyclable resources in circulation and reduce overall environmental impact.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
A policy targeted toward waste management that makes producers responsible for the entire lifecycle of products, after consumer use. Under this strategy, companies must create more sustainable, recyclable and reusable products, while supporting systems like product take-back and buyback programs.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
A policy targeted toward waste management that makes producers responsible for the entire lifecycle of products, after consumer use. Under this strategy, companies must create more sustainable, recyclable and reusable products, while supporting systems like product take-back and buyback programs.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
A policy targeted toward waste management that makes producers responsible for the entire lifecycle of products, after consumer use. Under this strategy, companies must create more sustainable, recyclable and reusable products, while supporting systems like product take-back and buyback programs.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
A policy targeted toward waste management that makes producers responsible for the entire lifecycle of products, after consumer use. Under this strategy, companies must create more sustainable, recyclable and reusable products, while supporting systems like product take-back and buyback programs.
Federal Plastics Registry
A Canadian regulation that requires the collection of data from organizations across the plastics value chain. It helps monitor and track plastic from manufacture to end of life.
Federal Plastics Registry
A Canadian regulation that requires the collection of data from organizations across the plastics value chain. It helps monitor and track plastic from manufacture to end of life.
Federal Plastics Registry
A Canadian regulation that requires the collection of data from organizations across the plastics value chain. It helps monitor and track plastic from manufacture to end of life.
Federal Plastics Registry
A Canadian regulation that requires the collection of data from organizations across the plastics value chain. It helps monitor and track plastic from manufacture to end of life.
Golden Design Rules
The Golden Design Rules are a clear framework that aims to drive innovation and scalable actions that will result in less plastics packaging overall and easier to recycle plastics packaging.
Golden Design Rules
The Golden Design Rules are a clear framework that aims to drive innovation and scalable actions that will result in less plastics packaging overall and easier to recycle plastics packaging.
Golden Design Rules
The Golden Design Rules are a clear framework that aims to drive innovation and scalable actions that will result in less plastics packaging overall and easier to recycle plastics packaging.
Golden Design Rules
The Golden Design Rules are a clear framework that aims to drive innovation and scalable actions that will result in less plastics packaging overall and easier to recycle plastics packaging.
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High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
High-Density Polyethylene packaging is commonly used in many forms including bags, bottles, carboys and containers. HDPE is derived from fossil fuels and is the most widely used types of plastic. Its versatility and cost-effectiveness thus make it a predominant commodity plastic in global manufacturing.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
High-Density Polyethylene packaging is commonly used in many forms including bags, bottles, carboys and containers. HDPE is derived from fossil fuels and is the most widely used types of plastic. Its versatility and cost-effectiveness thus make it a predominant commodity plastic in global manufacturing.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
High-Density Polyethylene packaging is commonly used in many forms including bags, bottles, carboys and containers. HDPE is derived from fossil fuels and is the most widely used types of plastic. Its versatility and cost-effectiveness thus make it a predominant commodity plastic in global manufacturing.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
High-Density Polyethylene packaging is commonly used in many forms including bags, bottles, carboys and containers. HDPE is derived from fossil fuels and is the most widely used types of plastic. Its versatility and cost-effectiveness thus make it a predominant commodity plastic in global manufacturing.
International Standards for Phystosanitary Measures (ISPM)
A set of Standards adopted by the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures, which is the governing body of the International Plant Protection Convention. They provide guidelines and protocols to prevent the spread of pests and diseases in plants and plant products during international trade.
International Standards for Phystosanitary Measures (ISPM)
A set of Standards adopted by the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures, which is the governing body of the International Plant Protection Convention. They provide guidelines and protocols to prevent the spread of pests and diseases in plants and plant products during international trade.
International Standards for Phystosanitary Measures (ISPM)
A set of Standards adopted by the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures, which is the governing body of the International Plant Protection Convention. They provide guidelines and protocols to prevent the spread of pests and diseases in plants and plant products during international trade.
International Standards for Phystosanitary Measures (ISPM)
A set of Standards adopted by the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures, which is the governing body of the International Plant Protection Convention. They provide guidelines and protocols to prevent the spread of pests and diseases in plants and plant products during international trade.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
It evaluates and measures the environmental impacts of a product, service, or process over the entire period of its existence. It enables companies to make informed decisions to reduce environmental footprint, improve material efficiency, and support sustainable packaging design.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
It evaluates and measures the environmental impacts of a product, service, or process over the entire period of its existence. It enables companies to make informed decisions to reduce environmental footprint, improve material efficiency, and support sustainable packaging design.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
It evaluates and measures the environmental impacts of a product, service, or process over the entire period of its existence. It enables companies to make informed decisions to reduce environmental footprint, improve material efficiency, and support sustainable packaging design.
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
It evaluates and measures the environmental impacts of a product, service, or process over the entire period of its existence. It enables companies to make informed decisions to reduce environmental footprint, improve material efficiency, and support sustainable packaging design.
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Low-Density Polyethylene is a flexible, soft and high-clarity plastic commonly employed in packaging applications requiring transparency and pliability. It is frequently used for wrapping food products such as bread, meat and poultry, due to its moisture-resistant properties and safe contact with consumables.
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Low-Density Polyethylene is a flexible, soft and high-clarity plastic commonly employed in packaging applications requiring transparency and pliability. It is frequently used for wrapping food products such as bread, meat and poultry, due to its moisture-resistant properties and safe contact with consumables.
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Low-Density Polyethylene is a flexible, soft and high-clarity plastic commonly employed in packaging applications requiring transparency and pliability. It is frequently used for wrapping food products such as bread, meat and poultry, due to its moisture-resistant properties and safe contact with consumables.
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
Low-Density Polyethylene is a flexible, soft and high-clarity plastic commonly employed in packaging applications requiring transparency and pliability. It is frequently used for wrapping food products such as bread, meat and poultry, due to its moisture-resistant properties and safe contact with consumables.
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Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
Facilities that receive, sort, process, and store recyclable materials for shipment and sale to end-users. They handle both source-separated and mixed materials, preparing them for reuse as raw inputs in remanufacturing and reprocessing.
Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
Facilities that receive, sort, process, and store recyclable materials for shipment and sale to end-users. They handle both source-separated and mixed materials, preparing them for reuse as raw inputs in remanufacturing and reprocessing.
Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
Facilities that receive, sort, process, and store recyclable materials for shipment and sale to end-users. They handle both source-separated and mixed materials, preparing them for reuse as raw inputs in remanufacturing and reprocessing.
Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
Facilities that receive, sort, process, and store recyclable materials for shipment and sale to end-users. They handle both source-separated and mixed materials, preparing them for reuse as raw inputs in remanufacturing and reprocessing.
Polyamide (PA)
A sustainable raw material in advanced flexible packaging, typically used for perishable goods.
Polyamide (PA)
A sustainable raw material in advanced flexible packaging, typically used for perishable goods.
Polyamide (PA)
A sustainable raw material in advanced flexible packaging, typically used for perishable goods.
Polyamide (PA)
A sustainable raw material in advanced flexible packaging, typically used for perishable goods.
Post Consumer Recycled (PCR)
These are materials that have been reused and processed from products or packaging that have completed their initial cycle by consumers. They are then reintegrated into the manufacturing supply chain to produce new goods, supporting sustainability and resource efficiency initiatives.
Post Consumer Recycled (PCR)
These are materials that have been reused and processed from products or packaging that have completed their initial cycle by consumers. They are then reintegrated into the manufacturing supply chain to produce new goods, supporting sustainability and resource efficiency initiatives.
Post Consumer Recycled (PCR)
These are materials that have been reused and processed from products or packaging that have completed their initial cycle by consumers. They are then reintegrated into the manufacturing supply chain to produce new goods, supporting sustainability and resource efficiency initiatives.
Post Consumer Recycled (PCR)
These are materials that have been reused and processed from products or packaging that have completed their initial cycle by consumers. They are then reintegrated into the manufacturing supply chain to produce new goods, supporting sustainability and resource efficiency initiatives.
Polyethylene (PE)
A flexible, durable, and tear-resistant plastic material used in stretch film, tape, plastic sheeting, etc.
Polyethylene (PE)
A flexible, durable, and tear-resistant plastic material used in stretch film, tape, plastic sheeting, etc.
Polyethylene (PE)
A flexible, durable, and tear-resistant plastic material used in stretch film, tape, plastic sheeting, etc.
Polyethylene (PE)
A flexible, durable, and tear-resistant plastic material used in stretch film, tape, plastic sheeting, etc.
Per/Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
PFAS are synthetic chemicals used in packaging materials to provide water, grease, and stain resistance, commonly found in food packaging such as microwave popcorn bags, fast food wrappers, pizza boxes, and greaseproof papers.
Per/Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
PFAS are synthetic chemicals used in packaging materials to provide water, grease, and stain resistance, commonly found in food packaging such as microwave popcorn bags, fast food wrappers, pizza boxes, and greaseproof papers.
Per/Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
PFAS are synthetic chemicals used in packaging materials to provide water, grease, and stain resistance, commonly found in food packaging such as microwave popcorn bags, fast food wrappers, pizza boxes, and greaseproof papers.
Per/Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
PFAS are synthetic chemicals used in packaging materials to provide water, grease, and stain resistance, commonly found in food packaging such as microwave popcorn bags, fast food wrappers, pizza boxes, and greaseproof papers.
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Polylactic acid packaging is defined as packaging that’s made from a type of plastic commonly. This type of packaging uses a biodegradable and bio-compostable type polymer.
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Polylactic acid packaging is defined as packaging that’s made from a type of plastic commonly. This type of packaging uses a biodegradable and bio-compostable type polymer.
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Polylactic acid packaging is defined as packaging that’s made from a type of plastic commonly. This type of packaging uses a biodegradable and bio-compostable type polymer.
Polylactic Acid (PLA)
Polylactic acid packaging is defined as packaging that’s made from a type of plastic commonly. This type of packaging uses a biodegradable and bio-compostable type polymer.
Polypropylene (PP)
Polypropylene is one of the most commonly used thermoplastics in the world. Polypropylene uses range from plastic packaging, plastic parts for machinery and equipment and even fibres and textiles. Its chemical resistance and mechanical properties make it essential in various industrial and consumer product applications.
Polypropylene (PP)
Polypropylene is one of the most commonly used thermoplastics in the world. Polypropylene uses range from plastic packaging, plastic parts for machinery and equipment and even fibres and textiles. Its chemical resistance and mechanical properties make it essential in various industrial and consumer product applications.
Polypropylene (PP)
Polypropylene is one of the most commonly used thermoplastics in the world. Polypropylene uses range from plastic packaging, plastic parts for machinery and equipment and even fibres and textiles. Its chemical resistance and mechanical properties make it essential in various industrial and consumer product applications.
Polypropylene (PP)
Polypropylene is one of the most commonly used thermoplastics in the world. Polypropylene uses range from plastic packaging, plastic parts for machinery and equipment and even fibres and textiles. Its chemical resistance and mechanical properties make it essential in various industrial and consumer product applications.
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is established by the EU to regulate what types of packaging can be placed on the EU market, as well as to set requirements for packaging waste management and prevention.
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is established by the EU to regulate what types of packaging can be placed on the EU market, as well as to set requirements for packaging waste management and prevention.
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation is established by the EU to regulate what types of packaging can be placed on the EU market, as well as to set requirements for packaging waste management and prevention.
Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
The Core Carbon Principles (CCPs) are ten fundamental, science-based criteria developed by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (IC-VCM) for identifying and labelling high-quality carbon credits. Learn more about CCPs on our blog!
Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO)
A third-party organization created by manufacturers to manage the collection, recycling, and disposal of their products' waste. It helps ensure compliance with environmental laws and handles reporting. A PRO acts as an intermediary that collects EPR fees, develops the program plan, and allocates funds to fulfill the EPR policy.
Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO)
A third-party organization created by manufacturers to manage the collection, recycling, and disposal of their products' waste. It helps ensure compliance with environmental laws and handles reporting. A PRO acts as an intermediary that collects EPR fees, develops the program plan, and allocates funds to fulfill the EPR policy.
Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO)
A third-party organization created by manufacturers to manage the collection, recycling, and disposal of their products' waste. It helps ensure compliance with environmental laws and handles reporting. A PRO acts as an intermediary that collects EPR fees, develops the program plan, and allocates funds to fulfill the EPR policy.
Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO)
A third-party organization created by manufacturers to manage the collection, recycling, and disposal of their products' waste. It helps ensure compliance with environmental laws and handles reporting. A PRO acts as an intermediary that collects EPR fees, develops the program plan, and allocates funds to fulfill the EPR policy.
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrene is a petroleum-based plastic commonly found in everyday products such as foam packaging, disposable food containers and toys.
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrene is a petroleum-based plastic commonly found in everyday products such as foam packaging, disposable food containers and toys.
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrene is a petroleum-based plastic commonly found in everyday products such as foam packaging, disposable food containers and toys.
Polystyrene (PS)
Polystyrene is a petroleum-based plastic commonly found in everyday products such as foam packaging, disposable food containers and toys.
Product Stewardship
Producers must take responsibility for environmental impacts of their products from design to disposal. In addressing end-of-life management, all stewardship programs must finance the collection, transportation, and responsible reuse, recycling or disposition of covered products.
Product Stewardship
Producers must take responsibility for environmental impacts of their products from design to disposal. In addressing end-of-life management, all stewardship programs must finance the collection, transportation, and responsible reuse, recycling or disposition of covered products.
Product Stewardship
Producers must take responsibility for environmental impacts of their products from design to disposal. In addressing end-of-life management, all stewardship programs must finance the collection, transportation, and responsible reuse, recycling or disposition of covered products.
Product Stewardship
Producers must take responsibility for environmental impacts of their products from design to disposal. In addressing end-of-life management, all stewardship programs must finance the collection, transportation, and responsible reuse, recycling or disposition of covered products.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Polyvinyl Chloride is a durable, versatile and cost-efficient plastic known for its ease of shaping and molding. It is widely applied across multiple industries, including construction and packaging, offering resistance to environmental degradation and chemical exposure. Its adaptability supports a broad spectrum of commercial applications.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Polyvinyl Chloride is a durable, versatile and cost-efficient plastic known for its ease of shaping and molding. It is widely applied across multiple industries, including construction and packaging, offering resistance to environmental degradation and chemical exposure. Its adaptability supports a broad spectrum of commercial applications.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Polyvinyl Chloride is a durable, versatile and cost-efficient plastic known for its ease of shaping and molding. It is widely applied across multiple industries, including construction and packaging, offering resistance to environmental degradation and chemical exposure. Its adaptability supports a broad spectrum of commercial applications.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Polyvinyl Chloride is a durable, versatile and cost-efficient plastic known for its ease of shaping and molding. It is widely applied across multiple industries, including construction and packaging, offering resistance to environmental degradation and chemical exposure. Its adaptability supports a broad spectrum of commercial applications.
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Single Use Plastics (SUPs)
These plastic products are manufactured for one-time use before disposal. Due to their limited lifecycle, these materials often contribute significantly to environmental pollution and are thus increasingly subject to regulatory scrutiny.
Single Use Plastics (SUPs)
These plastic products are manufactured for one-time use before disposal. Due to their limited lifecycle, these materials often contribute significantly to environmental pollution and are thus increasingly subject to regulatory scrutiny.
Single Use Plastics (SUPs)
These plastic products are manufactured for one-time use before disposal. Due to their limited lifecycle, these materials often contribute significantly to environmental pollution and are thus increasingly subject to regulatory scrutiny.
Single Use Plastics (SUPs)
These plastic products are manufactured for one-time use before disposal. Due to their limited lifecycle, these materials often contribute significantly to environmental pollution and are thus increasingly subject to regulatory scrutiny.
Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation (UPLR)
These regulations require importers and manufacturers to include specific information about the product, seller, and packaging contents to enable comparison of price and quantity. It also applies to non-consumer packages including packages intended for industrial or institutional use, or for wholesale distribution.
Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation (UPLR)
These regulations require importers and manufacturers to include specific information about the product, seller, and packaging contents to enable comparison of price and quantity. It also applies to non-consumer packages including packages intended for industrial or institutional use, or for wholesale distribution.
Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation (UPLR)
These regulations require importers and manufacturers to include specific information about the product, seller, and packaging contents to enable comparison of price and quantity. It also applies to non-consumer packages including packages intended for industrial or institutional use, or for wholesale distribution.
Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation (UPLR)
These regulations require importers and manufacturers to include specific information about the product, seller, and packaging contents to enable comparison of price and quantity. It also applies to non-consumer packages including packages intended for industrial or institutional use, or for wholesale distribution.
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