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Our Commitment to the Planet
Packaging with Purpose
Molded fiber isn't just a sustainable choice — it's a smarter one. Better for the planet, better for compliance, and increasingly demanded by consumers and regulators alike.
What is Molded Fiber?
From Waste to High-Performance Packaging
Molded fiber packaging is made from post-industrial recycled content — old cardboard, newsprint, and other fibers — pulped with water and formed. No harmful chemicals. No plastic.
The result is packaging that's 100% recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable — performing just as well as plastic and EPS foam, while leaving a fraction of the environmental footprint.
Unlike plastic which persists for hundreds of years, molded fiber returns safely to the earth — or back into the recycling stream — completing a truly circular lifecycle.
Material Comparison
Molded Fiber vs. Plastic vs. EPS Foam
See how molded fiber stacks up against conventional packaging materials across the metrics that matter most — for your business and the planet.
Packaging Regulation
Regulations Are Forcing the Switch
Governments across North America are rapidly phasing out single-use plastics and EPS foam. The question for businesses is no longer if they need to switch — it's when. Switching to molded fiber now means getting ahead of compliance requirements before they become costly mandates.
Canada
Single-Use Plastics Prohibition Regulations: Canada's federal ban on six categories of single-use plastics is already in effect, with more categories being added.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR): EPR programs are expanding province by province — BC, ON, QC, and MB are all moving toward full producer accountability for packaging end-of-life.
Zero Plastic Waste Agenda: Canada's national strategy targets a circular economy for all plastic packaging by 2030.
Municipal EPS bans: Major cities including Toronto and Vancouver have introduced or are actively pursuing restrictions on EPS foam foodservice products.
United States
State-level plastic bans: California, Washington, Maine, and Oregon lead a growing wave of state-level single-use plastic restrictions, with legislation spreading nationwide.
EPS bans accelerating: Over 100 U.S. cities and counties have banned EPS foam packaging. Several states are pursuing statewide bans.
EPR framework expansion: Maine, Oregon, Colorado, and Minnesota have enacted EPR packaging laws — more states are actively developing legislation.
Corporate sustainability mandates: Major U.S. retailers and brands are setting their own plastic-free packaging targets, creating supply chain pressure that reaches their suppliers.
Lower EPR Fees with Molded Fiber
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs hold businesses financially accountable for the end-of-life management of their packaging. Fees are calculated based on how recyclable and recoverable your materials are.
Because molded fiber is made from recycled content and is fully recyclable and compostable, it is assessed at significantly lower EPR fee rates compared to plastic or EPS foam — meaning businesses that switch now don't just meet compliance requirements, they reduce their ongoing compliance costs.
MOLDED FIBER
Lowest EPR fee tier — fully recyclable, made from recycled content, biodegradable. Favoured under all current and proposed North American EPR frameworks.
PLASTIC PACKAGING
Mid-to-high EPR fees. Most plastic packaging is not effectively recycled in practice, resulting in elevated producer responsibility costs.
EPS FOAM
Highest EPR fees — widely classified as non-recyclable. In many jurisdictions, EPS is being banned outright, making compliance impossible.
CONSUMER TRENDS
What Consumers Want Is Changing Fast
Regulatory pressure is only one side of the story. Consumer expectations around sustainable packaging have shifted dramatically — and businesses that don't adapt are losing ground.
Plastic-Free Preference
A large and growing majority of consumers across North America actively prefer plastic-free packaging — and many are willing to pay a premium for it. This preference is strongest among 18–45 year olds.
Brand Trust & Loyalty
Brands that visibly commit to sustainable packaging earn stronger consumer loyalty. Packaging is often the first physical touchpoint with a product — molded fiber sends a clear, credible sustainability signal.
Retailer Requirements
Major North American retailers including Walmart, Target, and Costco have set supplier-facing packaging sustainability targets. Suppliers using plastic or EPS risk losing shelf space or preferred vendor status.
E-commerce Sustainability
Online shoppers increasingly scrutinize the sustainability of packaging — especially for D2C brands. Molded fiber provides a premium, plastic-free unboxing experience that resonates with eco-conscious buyers.
ESG Reporting Pressure
Public companies and their suppliers are increasingly held to ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) standards. Switching to molded fiber packaging is a concrete, measurable action that improves packaging-related ESG scores.
The Cost of Inaction
Businesses that delay the switch face compounding risks: rising EPR fees, regulatory fines, loss of retailer partnerships, and reputational damage from consumers increasingly vocal about plastic waste.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
An Endless Lifecycle
Unlike plastic or EPS which end up in landfills or oceans, molded fiber fits perfectly into a circular economy — where materials loop endlessly through use, recovery, and renewal.
1- Post-industrial waste collected
Old cardboard, newsprint, and fibers diverted from landfill — the raw material is waste that would otherwise be discarded.
2- Pulped & formed into packaging
Waste fiber is pulped with water and precision-formed into protective packaging shapes — no chemical additives, no virgin materials.
3- Used & shipped to end customer
The packaging does its job — protecting products in transit and on shelf — delivering a sustainable, premium experience.
4- Recycled, composted, or biodegraded
At end of life, molded fiber goes back into the paper recycling chain, is composted, or safely biodegrades — completing the loop.
