Here are three eco-responsible characteristics to look for
How much do you know about ecoresponsible packaging?
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In Québec, who finances the recovery of the containers, packaging and printed matter you put in your recycling bin?
Name one of the advantages of choosing packaging made with recycled materials.
For packaging to be recycled, citizens must:
How can you tell whether a packaging has been designed with fewer materials?
How can packaging help you waste less food?
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You’re still learning about ecoresponsible packaging and want to make the right choices. You’ve come to the right place for more information: check out our section on the three criteria for ecoresponsible packaging.
You’re still learning about ecoresponsible packaging and want to make the right choices. You’ve come to the right place for more information: check out our section on the three criteria for ecoresponsible packaging.
Good job! You know your ecoresponsible packaging! Check out our tips to make ecoresponsible packaging choices every day.
Good job! You know your ecoresponsible packaging! Check out our tips to make ecoresponsible packaging choices every day.
Congratulations! You are an exemplary ecoresponsible citizen! Share your knowledge with those around you and learn about organizations that have made their packaging more responsible.
Congratulations! You are an exemplary ecoresponsible citizen! Share your knowledge with those around you and learn about organizations that have made their packaging more responsible.
Over 3 400 organizations finance recovery through ÉEQ.
Packaging made with recycled materials means that fewer raw materials—such as oil, trees and sand—are required.
Give sorting centre employees a hand: quickly rinse your containers and separate the elements that easily come apart, like removing flyers from the plastic bag.
They may not always be apparent, but these little changes ultimately make a big difference since they reduce the amount of resources used and maximize product logistics and transport.
Packaging is designed for the product it contains. It provides portions of different sizes and protects the product and keeps it fresh. For example, an English cucumber will stay fresh for up to 14 days when wrapped in a thin plastic film, which, by the way, is recyclable!
Tips & tricks to pick up good habits
Whether we want to stock our kitchen cupboards, get dressed or take a shower, we need to purchase a lot of things to get through the day. It’s therefore important to keep the environment in mind.
According to the place the product is consumed
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According to the type of purchase
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According to the special occasion
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Companies who improve their packaging
Companies make significant efforts to limit their environmental footprint, and many work with ÉEQ to make their packaging more eco-responsible (also known as packaging optimization). Here are a few examples.
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