Eco-friendly packagings
Effective Tuesday, March 28, 2023, the City of Montreal is banning the distribution of various single-use plastic items in Montreal food stores and restaurants, whether for on-site consumption, take-out or delivery.
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All about the waste management and reutilization lexicon
Recyclable
Once used, a recyclable product can be recovered, reintroduced into the production cycle and used to manufacture new products.
Compostable
The product contains biological matter and is broken down through bio-oxidation with organic matter using micro-organisms in aerobic conditions (i.e., in the presence of air). The result is compost.
Reusable
The product can be reused several times without its condition deteriorating and for an identical use.
- Bagasse: Residual material from the extraction of sugar cane juice. It resembles paper and can be transformed into different types of packaging like re-sealable containers or utensils.
- PLA: Also called Polylactic Acid, this vegetable plastic made from corn starch is widely used in the manufacturing of glass as its insulating properties are ideal for hot drinks.
- Cardboard, pulp or paper: Be it paper packaging, flat cardboard, corrugated cardboard or kraft paper bags, all products made from wood cellulose are recyclable.
- Aluminum: Used for its insulating properties and resistance to high temperatures, this material is both practical and recyclable.
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