Plastic Bottles

• How plastic pollution is choking the planet, and what’s being done about it

  Planet Earth is drowning in a sea of plastic, but research into natural alternatives is providing a solution.

  Environment

  Mar 30, 2022
  
• Mutant enzyme could break down plastic bottles for recycling in hours, scientists say

  According to researchers, the improved enzyme breaks down 90 per cent of plastic bottles for recycling within a span of 10 hours.

  Environment

  Apr 12, 2020
  
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• Study co-authored by Halifax biologist suggests cargo ships dumping plastic litter

  The study questions "the widely held assumption that most plastic debris at sea comes from land-based sources."

  Environment

  Oct 15, 2019
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• Whistler launches new campaign telling hotel guests to drink tap water

  "Here in Whistler, we have some of the best-tasting tap water in B.C.", said Mayor Jack Crompton.

  Environment

  Nov 21, 2018
• Canadian artist creates mermaid from 10,000 plastic bottles to raise pollution awareness

  A Canadian artist used 10,000 plastic bottles to create mesmerizing mermaid displays to get people thinking about how much plastic they waste.

  Environment

  Dec 13, 2016
• Bottle Flipping craze is driving adults everywhere mad

  The slosh and thuds of water bottles are driving parents and teachers across the country just about mad. A school in Moncton, N.B. has banned the pastime in class.

  Features

  Oct 21, 2016
• Riot breaks out at Donald Trump rally in New Mexico

  Protests outside a Donald Trump rally in New Mexico turned violent Tuesday night as demonstrators threw burning T-shirts, plastic bottles and other items at police officers, overturned trash cans and knocked down barricades.

  Politics

  May 25, 2016