Montreal ban on single-use plastics marks 1 year. But is it making a difference?
The bylaw came into effect March 2023 and covers the 19 boroughs. It prohibits the use of most single use plastic containers in restaurants and grocery stores.
Environment
Mar 18
As Tim Hortons tests plastic-free lids, how eco-friendly are alternatives?
According to Paul Yang, the company's senior director of sustainability and packaging, the trial is part of finding a guest-friendly alternative to plastic lids.
Canada
Apr 15
Ontario Premier Doug Ford asks LCBO to bring back paper bags for customers
Premier Doug Ford has asked the LCBO to reverse its decision to stop giving Ontario customers paper bags as people are 'stuck openly carrying alcohol in public.'
Canada
Apr 8
Canada to require plastic makers to report on production, waste
Companies that produce or import plastic in Canada will have to report every year how much of it they are putting on the market, along with how much plastic waste they generate.
Canada
Apr 23
Alberta premier Danielle Smith considering changes to recall legislation
Alberta recall legislation allowing citizens to organize petition drives against members of the legislature, municipal politicians and school board trustees was introduced in 2021.
Politics
Mar 30
Plastic production cap still contentious as Ottawa set to host treaty talks
Negotiators from 176 countries will gather in downtown Ottawa this week for another round of negotiations regarding a global treaty to eliminate plastic waste.
Canada
Apr 21
Deadline passes for Gondek recall petition, results to be made public in 45 days
The petition’s organizer, Landon Johnston, had until 4 p.m. on April 4 to collect 514,284 signatures from Calgarians who are eligible to vote, or 40 per cent of the electorate.
Canada
Apr 4
Data mining concerns raised after political organizers join Calgary mayor recall effort
Documents obtained by Global News show a group named Project YYC is helping Landon Johnston with petition efforts.
Politics
Mar 20
Wetaskiwin County initiative could reduce garbage going to the dump by 90%
The future of waste processing is coming to Wetaskiwin County: a Canada-made solution that uses steam to break down trash and cuts greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment
Apr 5
Recall petition launched against Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek
The bar to reach for a citizen-led process to remove a mayor outside of an election is a high one: 40 per cent of the electorate must sign the petition within 60 days.
Politics
Feb 5
7 eco-friendly cleaning products for a sustainable home
In honour of Earth Day, cleaning expert Melissa Maker help us establish some planet-friendly cleaning habits.
The Curator
Apr 19
6 kitchen gadgets and tools that hack the heck out of meal prep
We tested these buzzy kitchen items that are designed to cut down on meal prep time.
The Curator
Apr 23
Coffee lids? Napkins? B.C.’s single-use plastic rules now in effect
Businesses cannot give out, manufacture, or import plastic-based checkout bags, cutlery and straws under federal laws across the country.
Environment
Dec 20, 2023
TTC to use sound cannons to keep away problematic seagulls
To keep seagulls from nesting on the roof of the Leslie Barns facility, the TTC will soon begin using sound cannons to scare away the growing number of birds.
Canada
Mar 13
Fallout after Calgary city council considers saying ‘bye bye’ to single-use bylaw
Reaction has been swift and mixed to the possible repeal of a controversial City of Calgary bylaw on single use items.
Politics
Jan 31
Are microplastics harmful? Health Canada funds research on potential risks
Health Canada is funding new research looking into the potential risks to humans of microplastics – that are found everywhere and could be toxic.
Health
Feb 2
Meet 6 women trailblazers and their beauty brands
This International Women's Day, we are shining a spotlight on female-led beauty brands and their fearless CEOs. Get to know their stories and brand inspiration.
The Curator
Mar 8
10 ideas for the best stay-at-home March Break ever
If you don’t have any travel plans this March Break, here are some great ideas to make the most of your staycation.
The Curator
Feb 26
Starbucks now allowing use of personal cups for mobile orders, drive-thrus
Effective Jan. 3, 2024, Starbucks is allowing customers to bring their own personal cups to mobile orders and drive-thrus in Canada and the U.S.
Consumer
Jan 4
Litre of bottled water contains nearly a quarter million invisible nanoplastics: scientists
Scientists examined three common bottled water brands and found particle levels ranging from 110,000 to 400,000 per litre, averaging at around 240,000, according to a new study.
Science
Jan 9