The investment supports the expansion of Eco Guardian's manufacturing operations in Aurora, Ontario, to meet the growing demand for sustainable foodservice products.
March 3, 2026 - Eco Guardian has received $1.5 million in funding from the Ontario government through the Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness (AMIC) program. The investment supports the expansion of the company's manufacturing operations in Aurora, Ontario, to meet the growing demand for sustainable foodservice products.
The project will support the domestic manufacturing of paper-based foodservice packaging products, including hot and cold drink cups, food containers used for soup, ice cream, and other applications. This facility is equipped with advanced automation technology. At full capacity, the plant will be capable of producing 2 billion compostable and recyclable paper cups and food containers annually, significantly increasing Ontario's domestic production of sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics and reducing the reliance on imported packaging.
The expansion will enable Eco Guardian to scale high-volume local production and implement advanced manufacturing processes, resulting in the creation of up to 40 new skilled positions across manufacturing, operations, and technical functions.
Founded in 2004, Eco Guardian provides a wide range of compostable and recyclable packaging solutions for the foodservice, grocery, and retail sectors.
SOURCE: Eco Guardian