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for plastics, and foster science, innovation, and transpar- ency.” Implications For Canada’s Packaging Sector Whether a global plastics treaty ultimately succeeds at some point in the future, the negotiations carry important implications for Canada’s packaging sector. For paper packaging, and for all packaging sectors, how an ultimate treaty defines responsibilities for manag- ing materials, and whether it focuses on production lim- its, waste management, or both, could have implications across global recycling systems and policy frameworks. As governments and industry continue to look to shift away from plastics, paper packaging may be viewed as an important alternative given its high recyclability, prominent use of recycled content as feedstock, and alignment with circular economy models. That said, packaging in general will likely continue to face scrutiny due to the potential environmental and health impacts associated with its production, use, and end-of-life management.
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The ongoing debate over the plastics treaty illustrates a broader truth: packaging is not just a materials issue, it’s a system-wide challenge. For paper packaging, this means remaining proactive, transparent, and committed to circular solutions. While the sixth round of negotiations did not deliver a plastics treaty, the work is not over. Canada has reiterated its commitment to a global agreement, and whether or not a treaty is ultimately reached, reducing and managing plastics remains a pressing global priority. History shows us that international agreements like the Montreal Protocol can provide the structure and clarity needed to drive real change, but they also take time, and today’s context is different. Unlike the ozone challenge of the 1980s, packaging and plastics are now deeply embed- ded in everyday life, from e-commerce to takeout, making scalable solutions more complicated. As we await next steps, it is clear that the absence of a binding agreement at this time is not an excuse for in- action; industry leadership, innovation, consumer action, and responsible policies must continue to drive tangible improvements in the sustainability of packaging.
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