Recyclable film structures
Pouch and roll stock structures designed for recycling streams where they are accepted.
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Greener packaging, honestly
Every product needs a different balance between protection and recyclability. We give you the options and the facts, so you can choose packaging that protects your product and describe it accurately.
Recycled & kraft paperboard
Cartons in recycled board such as CCNB, or natural and white kraft.
Aqueous coatings
Water-based gloss and matte coatings for cartons, our most popular eco-friendly finish.
Plant-based & water-based inks
Soy and vegetable inks and low-odour water-based inks.
Order closer to demand
Digital printing makes smaller runs practical, so you are less likely to scrap obsolete stock.
Right-sized packaging
Packs sized to your product use less material and ship more efficiently.
The trade-offs
Protection first, then the greenest option that works
Barrier vs. recyclability. High-barrier laminates protect coffee, snacks and cannabis from oxygen, moisture and light, but multi-material structures are harder to recycle. Recyclable structures are improving fast, and we will tell you honestly whether one suits your shelf life.
Local programs differ. A package accepted in one municipality may not be in another, so recyclability claims need to match where you sell.
Claims need proof. Canadian law requires environmental claims to be backed by evidence. Ask us for the material details of your structure before you print a claim on pack.
Are your pouches recyclable?
We offer recyclable film structures alongside traditional high-barrier laminates. Whether a pouch is accepted depends on its structure and on local recycling programs, so we help you choose a structure and describe it accurately on pack.
Which carton options are greenest?
Recycled or kraft paperboard with an aqueous coating and plant-based inks. Plastic laminations and window film can affect recyclability in some programs.
Can I put a recycling claim on my packaging?
Only if it is accurate for your structure and the markets you sell in. Canadian law requires environmental claims to be backed by evidence, so ask us for the material details before you print a claim.
Want a greener spec?
Tell us about your product and we will suggest the most sustainable structure that still protects it.