Plastic Pollution

• What UN plastic waste treaty talks in Ottawa want: ‘Won’t recycle our way out’

  The United Nations is hosting its penultimate round of talks to develop a legally binding plastic pollution reduction treaty in Ottawa, with a focus on microplastics.

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• Ottawa to appeal Federal Court’s overturning of single-use plastic ban

  The Nov. 16 decision said Ottawa had overstepped by labelling all ``plastic manufactured items'' as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2023
  
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• Plastic pollution treaty talks head to Ottawa next year. What’s at stake?

  Nations wrapped up on Sunday a third round of talks in Kenya as part of a five-meeting schedule to hammer out a draft of a treaty to end global plastic pollution.

  Environment

  Nov 20, 2023
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• As stores ditch shopping bags, what’s next for Canada’s plastic ban?

  The switch away from single-use plastics has not come without its challenges for businesses looking for sustainable and affordable alternatives.

  Environment

  Jun 6, 2023
• B.C.’s $10M plastics fund aims to spur business to cut pollution, minister says

  The environment minister says B.C. companies are already looking to expand plastics-related recycling opportunities that include electric vehicle batteries and medical equipment.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2022
• Will banning single-use plastics impact our health? Here’s what we know

  There is growing evidence that the use of plastic products leads to skin contact, ingestion and inhalation of large amounts of microplastics and toxic substances.

  Health

  Jun 22, 2022
• Canada to ban certain single-use plastic imports, manufacturing by year’s end

  The move will also affect single-use plastic straws, stir sticks, cutlery and six-pack rings used to hold cans and bottles together.

  Environment

  Jun 20, 2022
• Dozens show up at Halifax park for shoreline cleanup amid Ocean Week

  For Ocean Week, volunteers gathered at Point Pleasant Park in Halifax, N.S., to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the Atlantic Ocean and beaches.

  Environment

  Jun 11, 2022
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• Group unveils Canada’s 1st cigarette surfboard in battle against plastic pollution

  Th Surfrider Foundation Pacific Rim unveiled the "Dart Board" to mark the 30th anniversary of World Oceans Day, in a bid to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the ocean.

  Environment

  Jun 8, 2022
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• 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