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Tiny House is Big on Energy Efficiency
October 28, 2015 16:21 ET | Canadian Plastics Industry Association
TORONTO, Oct. 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This tiny house is making a big statement about the importance of energy efficiency for homeowners, our country, and our environment … in tiny houses...
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Four Surprising Facts About Plastics Recycling
October 28, 2015 16:17 ET | Canadian Plastics Industry Association
TORONTO, Oct. 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sure, you know that you can recycle a lot of your plastics. But as technology advances, plastics recycling is evolving, so it can be tricky keeping up with...
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Polystyrene Foam: Keeping Fall's Favourite Flavours Hot
October 28, 2015 16:07 ET | Canadian Plastics Industry Association
TORONTO, Oct. 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Fall, many of us will once again order our coffees and teas hot instead of the refreshing iced versions we enjoyed during the summer. As we welcome...
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The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup and Canadian Plastics Industry Association Help Clean Up Credit River
October 05, 2015 10:48 ET | Canadian Plastics Industry Association
TORONTO, Oct. 5, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aquatic debris is one of the biggest threats currently facing our oceans and waterways: it impacts ecosystems, animals and people from coast to coast. Now in...
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Get Kids Moving with Plastic Safety Gear
September 30, 2015 11:41 ET | Canadian Plastics Industry Association
TORONTO, ON, Sept. 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Doctors everywhere are urging kids to get off the couch and onto the sports field. Public health officials encourage parents to teach their children...
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Why Plastic Solar Cells Could Become a Very Big Deal
September 30, 2015 11:35 ET | Canadian Plastics Industry Association
TORONTO, Sept. 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One of the things to love about plastics is its ability to modernize or revolutionize existing products. Think: air bags in cars, Boeing's new Dreamliner...
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Facility tour extends plastics industry commitment to raising awareness, increasing recycling
September 22, 2015 10:55 ET | Canadian Plastics Industry Association
EDMONTON, Alberta, Sept. 22, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing commitment to raise awareness and improve diversion rates, the Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA), in...
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CPIA Supporting Enhanced Recycling Efforts at Canada Army Run 2015
September 18, 2015 10:57 ET | Canadian Plastics Industry Association
OTTAWA, Sept. 18, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) is proud to announce its involvement in helping support Canada Army Run with its enhanced recycling efforts...
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POLYSTYRENE RECYCLING The cities of Beaconsfield and Pointe-Claire hold collection days
September 02, 2015 15:03 ET | Canadian Plastics Industry Association
MONTREAL, Sept. 2, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Given that polystyrene can be recycled into valuable and useful items and the fact that it isn't currently collected in the curbside recycling program, the...
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Innovations in Plastics Drive Past, Present and Future Medical Care
August 28, 2015 11:02 ET | Canadian Plastics Industry Association
TORONTO, Aug. 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ever stop and look around during a doctor or hospital visit? Even a cursory look reveals dozens of medical instruments and hygienic tools made with plastics:...