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shavings and sawdust left over from sawmill operations – and some supplement their pulp with virgin fibres from trees. The mixture of using primarily recycled content, along with some new fibres from sustainably managed forests, is an important component to paper packaging’s circular economy. It is through that important act of recycling that allows paper packaging to be continually collected so it can be reused and remade into new paper-based packaging products again and again. FACT: Mills use independent certification to verify their paper fibres are responsibly sourced All paper fibres used are verified to be responsibly sourced by independent, third-party certification bodies. In Canada, there are three internationally recognized forest certification organizations: Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Z809). These organizations assess forestry operations against standards for sustain- able forest management, and complements Canada’s rig- orous forest management laws and regulations. FACT: Paper packaging is made from a renewable resource that is sustainably managed, responsibly sourced, and actively recycled On International Day of Forests, and every day, it is important to remember that Canada’s forests are stable and sustainably managed. When we use and recycle paper-based packaging, we all play an important role in protecting and replenishing our renewable resources and contributing to the sustainable management of Canada’s forests, while supporting the circular economy of the pa- per-based packaging industry. Rachel Kagan is the Executive Director of the Paper & Paperboard Packaging Environmental Council (PPEC). PPC Announces Open Registration For Folding Carton Boot Camp The Paperboard Packaging Council announced open reg- istration for Spring Folding Carton Boot Camp set for May 14-15 at its headquarters in Springfield, Massachusetts. Past Boot Camp graduates say that the program en- hances their industry skills while providing them with tac- tical information they can use immediately when returning to work. Boot Camp is an essential training opportunity for those new to cartons or the industry and non-plant per- sonnel with limited experience outside a single plant oper- ation. The two-day training program will provide a unique, hands-on experience in prepress, printing, cutting, gluing, windowing, rigid boxes, automatic packaging, cold and hot foil, tooling, laminating, and more. As space is limited, attendees are encouraged to re- serve seats today and book a room at the Marriott Spring- field Downtown at the discounted rate. To register, visit paperbox.org.
Monitoring System, Canada’s 347 million hectares of for- est area is stable, with less than half of 1% deforested since 1990. In 2020, deforestation accounted for 49,352 hectares of area permanently changed, primarily by the agriculture, mining, oil and gas, and built-up (new homes, ski hills, and golf courses) sectors, which together represent 96% of de- forestation in Canada. FACT: Insects are the number one cause of forests disturbances in Canada Canadian forests are most affected by natural distur- bances such as insect infestations, diseases, and fires. In 2020, insects represented the largest cause of distur- bance with 17.7 million hectares of area defoliated. The second largest cause was fires with 4.3 million hectares of area burned in 2021 (the largest on record since 1990). FACT: Most paper packaging made in Canada is made from recycled content Over 80 percent of Canadian-made containerboard (used to make corrugated boxes) and boxboard (used to make boxboard cartons) are made from recycled content fibres, according to PPEC’s 2022 Recycled Content Sur- vey. Recycled content keeps valuable raw materials out of landfill and flowing for longer, reducing the need to extract virgin materials. Mills also use sawmill residues – such as wood chips,
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