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Canada sets sights on next plastic waste target: food packagingThe federal government is calling for input from grocers, food and beverage producers, provincial governments and the general population.CanadaAug 2, 2023
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Canada banned these cancer-causing chemicals. But they’re still found in kids toysCancer-causing chemicals were found in more than 87 per cent of tested household products, according to a study out of the University of Toronto.HealthApr 12, 2023
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Toxic smoke from plastics facility fire forces 2,000 to evacuate Indiana cityA fire at an Indiana facility that stores plastics is expected to continue burning and emitting toxic smoke for several days, prompting an evacuation order for area residents.U.S. NewsApr 12, 2023
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What’s being done about litter accumulation revealed in Lethbridge’s spring meltAs the snow starts to melt, the litter that spent the winter burried under it is being revealed, but Lethbridge has plans to tackle the waste problem.EnvironmentApr 11, 2023
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New company at Lachine sorting centre looking to boost recyclingEvery week 1,600 tonnes of material comes to the centre from curbside collections between downtown Montreal and the western tip of the island.CanadaFeb 2, 2023
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B.C. expands recycling program to include more items effective immediatelyThe B.C. Ministry of Environment announced Friday that more items are now included in the province's recycling program to keep 'more plastic out of our waterways and landfills.'EnvironmentJan 6, 2023
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Canadian restaurants swapping out single-use plastics with new takeout wareSome restaurants have already gone through months of trial and error in an effort to find the best alternatives to single-use plastic items.CanadaJan 2, 2023
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Southern Alberta businesses adjusting to single-use plastics banCanada's ban on the manufacture and import of single-use plastics came into effect on Tuesday.ConsumerDec 22, 2022
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Canada’s single-use plastic ban takes effect on Dec. 20. Here’s what to knowWhile the ban on the manufacture and import of single-use plastics will come into effect Tuesday, the sale of these items will be prohibited as of December 2023.CanadaDec 20, 2022
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Calgary shops preparing to do business without single-use plasticsLocal shops in Calgary are preparing to do business without single-use plastics.EnvironmentDec 13, 2022
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