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Considerations of the plastic market and global manufacturing practices are essential for businesses operating both domestically and internationally.
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Overview

In today’s dynamic market, companies are increasingly dealing with the complexities of navigating the plastic industry's evolving regulatory landscape. The plastics industry is faced with formidable challenges, including the environmental toll of petroleum-based plastics, the high energy requirements of manufacturing, and ongoing waste management issues.

Governments and industries are collaborating to address the plastic pollution crisis, requiring companies to eliminate single use plastics, transition towards environmentally friendly plastics, and introduce innovative recycling technologies. Our expertise encompasses advising on the dynamic regulatory environment and providing the necessary legal expertise to successfully navigate these changes. We advise companies to embrace digital transformation, invest in new technologies, and commit to a circular economy model. These strategies are key to reducing environmental impact and enhancing operational efficiency.

Our multidisciplinary team works with clients on various matters including the protection of intellectual property, meeting disclosure obligations and promoting ESG compliance, and assisting companies venturing into this space with due diligence. Anticipating the impact of global negotiations in local regulations, we can assist companies on navigating issues related to border restrictions,  heightened reporting and adherence to compliance standards as prerequisites for market entry.

At Fasken, we are working towards eliminating single-use plastics in our offices, enhancing our recycling practices, and using more sustainable materials, as part of our commitment to responsible business practices.

Team

Primary Contacts
  • Clifford Sosnow, Partner, Toronto, ON | Ottawa, ON, +1 613 696 6876, csosnow@fasken.com
  • Kai Alderson, Partner | Co-Leader, ESG and Sustainability, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 4956, kalderson@fasken.com
  • Rosalind H. Cooper, Partner, Toronto, ON, +1 416 865 5127, rcooper@fasken.com

Client Work

  • Friendlier raises $5 million in seed extension funding, [Deal - A Friendlier Company Inc.], Canada’s fastest growing reusable packaging solution raises seed extension financing.
  • Pyrowave closes series B investment led by Michelin and Sofinnova Partners, [Deal - Pyrowave], This investment marks the first step towards bringing this unique modular technology to market and providing a scalable, viable and sustainable solution in the fight against plastic waste.
  • Plastiques Moore sold to the Sherbrooke company Exo-s, [Deal - Plastiques Moore], Exo-s is a plastic functional system designer and manufacturer using injection and blow moulding processes.

Knowledge