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Advanced Plastic Recycling Technologies and Closed-Loop Manufacturing

Long dominated by a linear “take-make-dispose” model, the global plastics economy has been the driver of serious environmental, economic, and public health challenges. Global annual production exceeds 400 million tonnes, but recycling rates remain below ten percent [1]. It is this linear approach that has caused massive waste accumulation in many areas beyond landfills, such as oceans, rivers, soils, and even urban environments. With these plastics fragmenting [...]

Advanced Plastic Recycling Technologies and Closed-Loop Manufacturing2025-10-27T19:54:38-07:00

Exporting Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Across the US-Canada Border in 2025

Learn all about exporting fresh fruit and vegetables across the US-Canada border in 2025; tariffs, packaging rules, and compliance for farmers from both sides.

Exporting Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Across the US-Canada Border in 20252025-09-19T22:23:08-07:00

Reusable Plastic Harvest and Storage Crates for Greenhouse Farmers

Greenhouse farming is growing faster than ever across North America as the climate becomes more unpredictable and demand for affordable produce surges. As a result, smart farmers are turning to greenhouse operations to meet the market’s demand for year-round availability. Due to the rise in indoor growing operations, farmers have been able to consistently provide tomatoes, cucumbers, specialty greens, and much more. With this growth comes a [...]

Reusable Plastic Harvest and Storage Crates for Greenhouse Farmers2025-09-19T22:58:44-07:00

Thunderbird Plastics’ Agricultural Containers: Durable, Reusable, and Built for Farm Life

The world of modern farming is changing rapidly due to quickly advancing agricultural technology. This is why choosing the right agricultural containers for the job is crucial for protecting the harvest and protecting your bottom line. The right agricultural container will allow you to harvest berries, store produce, and transport bulk goods, all in one product. At Thunderbird Plastics, we specialize in heavy-duty, reusable plastic containers designed [...]

Thunderbird Plastics’ Agricultural Containers: Durable, Reusable, and Built for Farm Life2025-07-07T22:40:03-07:00

How Agricultural Harvesting Containers Support Greenhouse Automation in Canada

Feeding Humanity Smarter: How Greenhouse Farming and Automation Are Changing Canadian Agriculture Canadian greenhouse agriculture has been exploding in recent decades. Statistics Canada reports that the value of the greenhouse vegetable industry alone in 2023 was $2.5 billion, a 9.2% increase from the previous year [1]. In 2006, greenhouse farming covered 869 hectares nationally, but in 2023, the acreage taken up by greenhouse farming was 5,500 hectares [...]

How Agricultural Harvesting Containers Support Greenhouse Automation in Canada2025-05-02T15:56:51-07:00

Custom Plastic Containers for Automated Specialty Farming

Agriculture Crates, Aquaculture Crates, and Custom Injection-Moulded HDPE Containers for Mechanized and Automated Specialty Farming In 2023, a USDA Economic Research Service report cited a 4.4% year-over-year increase in agricultural labor costs. Over 50% of specialty crop producers cite the availability and cost of labor as their main challenge. This reality is undoubtedly a driving factor behind farmers adopting new technology and improving efficiency wherever possible [1]. [...]

Custom Plastic Containers for Automated Specialty Farming2025-07-07T22:41:15-07:00

From Manual Labor, to Mechanization, to AI-Assisted Smart Farming

From Manual Labor, to Mechanization, to AI-Assisted Smart FarmingLike most of the modern industrialized world, the agriculture industry is undergoing a much-anticipated shift toward maximizing efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Driven by the need to address challenges such as labor shortages, rising operating costs, population growth, and climate change, decision-makers are increasingly inclined to embrace new technologies that mechanize or automate tasks. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a [...]

From Manual Labor, to Mechanization, to AI-Assisted Smart Farming2025-03-31T16:21:17-07:00

How Automation Is Shaping the Modern Manufacturing Industry

What is automation in manufacturing?Automation in manufacturing involves the use of technology to control and monitor the production and delivery of products and services. The goal is to reduce human intervention and error by employing machines and software to perform tasks traditionally done by humans.In manufacturing, automation denotes the application of computer numerical control (CNC) machines, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI). These technologies can help manage virtually every [...]

How Automation Is Shaping the Modern Manufacturing Industry2025-02-09T17:47:14-08:00

The Importance of North American Free Trade

The Importance of North American Free Trade for BusinessesHere at Thunderbird Plastics, we have been suppliers of great, affordable, and reusable injection-moulded plastic solutions across North America since 1970. The interconnectedness of the North American markets is integral to the success of our business.Recent political discussions surrounding tariffs on Canadian imports into the United States market have raised concerns about the challenges that businesses like ours would face [...]

The Importance of North American Free Trade2025-01-14T19:32:04-08:00

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Waste: Does the Ugly Produce Movement Help?

Globalization, Food Waste, and Individual Responsibilities Globalization in the information age has allowed societies to recognize humanity as an interconnected global village where every action we take has a ripple effect on others. This shifting paradigm, combined with pressing economic, social, and environmental factors, has driven humanity to make behavioral changes on the individual level. One such change is auditing stages of the food supply chain in [...]

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Waste: Does the Ugly Produce Movement Help?2024-11-30T22:37:53-08:00
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