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FALLS, QC, April 27, 2022 /CNW/ - Cascades is
proud to announce the expansion of its eco–friendly packaging line
with the addition a 100% recycled PET tray which is also
recyclable1. Its innovative design makes the tray
perfectly compatible with the packaging equipment already used by
food processors and retailers.
The 100% recycled PET composition of this tray and its optimized
design make it a leading alternative to hard-to-recycle food
packaging. By using recycled PET exclusively, Cascades is helping
its customers reduce their impact on climate change by
69%.2 The desire to include this new product in the
logic of circular economy was a priority from the outset of its
design, and the efforts made in this regard led to meaningful
recognition: How2Recycle® has prequalified this tray as widely
recyclable in Canada and
recyclable in limited communities in the
United States.3 It took three years of
research to develop its unique design that allows for minimal use
of materials while ensuring optimal rigidity. Its rolled edges
reduce the risk of tearing when using shrink-wrap, helping to
prevent food waste.
"This latest innovation is the fruit of our continuous efforts
to find more sustainable solutions and develop a truly circular
economy for food packaging. We would like to thank our early
adopter customers for their trust," said Luc Langevin,
President and Chief Operating Officer of Cascades Specialty
Products Group.
The tray is manufactured in Québec at the Cascades Inopak plant,
which has benefited from an investment program of over
$30 million aimed at supporting the development of packaging
made from 100% recycled PET flakes. These investments are part of
Cascades' plan to grow as a North American leader in eco-friendly
packaging. This new product contributes to the achievement of one
of the goals in Cascades' Sustainability Action Plan: that 100% of
its manufactured packaging be recyclable, compostable or reusable
by 2030.
Visit this page to learn more about this new packaging in
the Cascades Fresh™ line.
1 In
the United States, the tray may not be recyclable in some areas.
Please check with your
municipality. 2 Life cycle analysis of
Cascades trays (LCA), Groupe AGÉCO,
July 2021. 3 How2Recycle® is an
initiative of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition.
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Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative
and value-added solutions for packaging, hygiene and recovery
needs. The company employs approximately 10,000 women and men,
who work in a network of nearly 80 production units in
North America. With its management
philosophy, half a century of experience in recycling, and
continuous efforts in research and development as driving forces,
Cascades continues to deliver the innovative products that
customers have come to rely on, while contributing to the
well-being of people, communities and the planet. Cascades' shares
trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol
CAS.
SOURCE Cascades Inc.