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Is polystyrene foam the real enemy?

Écrit par Michel Iliesco, 26 September 2012 , 0 Commentaires Created by Michel Iliesco, September 26, 2012 , 0 Comments

Polystyrene foam, a “bad” plastic in popular belief, is used in many forms. From food containers to protective packaging, profiled forms, portable coolers, thermal insulation and dishes, the material gets around. Polystyrene foam often gets a ...

For paper to be as eco-friendly as possible, 100% recycled is just not enough.

Écrit par Valérie Bergeron, 12 September 2012 , 3 Commentaires Created by Valérie Bergeron, September 12, 2012 , 3 Comments

We all use and consume paper, whether it’s for office use, a print magazine or to publish a promotional brochure, paper is still a great vehicle for communicating ideas. Of course, we know that we need ...

What is Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA)?

Écrit par Sandra Bourret, 05 September 2012 , 0 Commentaires Created by Sandra Bourret, September 5, 2012 , 0 Comments

How do we know if one product is really better for the environment than another? Does paper made with 100% recycled fibres have a smaller environmental footprint than a product that contains 60% recycled fibres, but ...