Back-to-School at CARTIER: It's all about the 3R's!

Back-to-school season means new beginnings. It’s the perfect opportunity to review our practices and adopt more sustainable habits. At CARTIER, we believe that even the simplest actions can make a real difference—especially when it comes to packaging.

The famous 3Rs — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle — are more than just a slogan. They are concrete solutions that turn your operations into powerful allies of both performance and eco-responsibility. With new requirements around Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the 2030 target of making all plastic packaging recyclable or reusable, the time to act is now. Here are three avenues to explore.

Reducing means learning to do more with less. For example, less plastic film thanks to equipment that optimizes and standardizes usage.

Want to go further? Robopac’s Technoplat PW offers an innovative alternative: replacing plastic with kraft paper. An effective solution for suitable applications, ensuring both secure and efficient packaging.

Reducing also means rethinking formats, eliminating what’s unnecessary, and tailoring packaging to the product. In short, reducing at the source is a concrete, lasting action.

What if packaging could serve more than once? More and more reusable options are now available to help reduce waste from single-use products.

Take Pickpack envelopes, for instance: they can be reused up to 50 times, with simple return shipping through Canada Post. A practical solution that reduces waste while strengthening your company’s eco-friendly image.

The range has recently expanded with reusable Pickpack boxes, perfect for cosmetics, jewelry or small items.

At CARTIER, we’re also experimenting with reusable nets to secure pallets, which we then collect. A circular approach that gives new value to your packaging! Want to give it a try? Write to us!

Responsible packaging isn’t just about what you buy, it’s about what can be recycled. Considering end-of-life in your packaging choices is essential.

Materials containing PCR (post-consumer recycled) or PIR (post-industrial recycled) give existing resources a second life. Stretch film, air cushions, polypropylene strapping, foam, or bubble wrap, many of our solutions are already available in recycled versions, often at a more affordable cost than you might think.

Another good practice: prioritize mono-material solutions, which simplify sorting and increase the chances of recovery. 100% cardboard padded mailers are a great example. Designing with recyclability in mind transforms waste into resources.

This season of renewal is the perfect time to implement greener practices. And at CARTIER, we’re here to support you every step of the way: product selection, process optimization, and the adoption of innovative solutions.

Our commitment? To offer you more and more eco-responsible options, so that performance and sustainability go hand in hand.

Let’s talk! Contact our team today to test, compare, and find the packaging that best fits your needs and your values.

Together, let’s make back-to-school one more step toward a sustainable future.