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reciprocal tariffs on US imports of these same products. This ongoing uncertainty adds another layer of complexity for businesses making packaging and sustainability deci- sions. We have seen before how external policy decisions can have impacts on local markets. China’s National Sword Policy, implemented in 2018, reshaped global recycling by restricting imports of certain waste materials. We recently discussed this with PPEC member compa- ny Emterra in a Q&A with their Chief Sustainability Officer. Reflecting on decades of experience in waste resource management and recycling, Paulina Leung emphasized the importance of global politics, specifically noting how the National Sword policy “opened up new markets in new countries and highlighted the need to ‘onshore’ recycling in Canada and in North America.” While not a tariff, China’s ban on importing certain re- cyclables had a significant impact, affecting recycling mar- kets, changes in packaging material choices, and the de- velopment of more local recycling solutions. For Canada’s paper packaging industry, environmen- tal sustainability is built right into its business model. For decades, our industry has relied on recycled content, not just because it’s good for the environment, but because it makes business sense. Using and reusing recycled fibres isn’t just an input de- cision, it’s a valuable resource that keeps materials in use and supports Canada’s recycling system. Regardless of how trade policies evolve, one thing re- mains clear: recycling has never been more important to ensure that clean, high-quality fibres are recovered and reintegrated into Canada’s local paper packaging circular economy. Rachel Kagan is the Executive Director of the Paper and Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council (PPEC). For more information, visit ppec-paper.com.
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