Good Shepherd Green Initiative tackles a growing problem in Canada. Flexible packaging film from food and printing operations often ends up in landfill or incineration because mixed layers, inks, and adhesives make it hard to recycle. We turn this unusable material into value by partnering with Reclaim Plastics and other local processors in the Lower Mainland to grind and compound the film into pellets, then blend it with sawdust, an abundant byproduct, to create a durable composite for warehouse pallets, traffic control bases, and plastic lumber.
Our model is capital light and scalable because we contract existing toll processors for grinding, compounding, and molding instead of buying equipment. We sell finished goods wholesale to logistics, construction, and municipal channels while controlling costs through fixed tolling rates and efficient transport. The project diverts two waste streams, reduces demand for virgin plastic, cuts disposal fees for local businesses, and creates local jobs.
With funding, we will complete pilot runs, verify performance, and secure recurring feedstock and offtake agreements. Once proven viable, we will replicate the model in every major Canadian city by pairing local packaging waste streams with regional processors, creating a national circular network that converts difficult materials into useful products and measurable environmental impact.
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