Plastic Pollution

• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• B.C. implementing 10 cent deposit on milk and milk-alternative containers Feb. 1

  Under the program, consumers will pay an extra 10 cents upfront for certain milk products, and can reclaim the deposit by returning the empty containers.

  Environment

  Jan 22, 2022
• ANALYSIS: Liberal ban on single-use plastics allows companies to profit off ‘harmful’ materials

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals are facing criticism that proposed rules to ban single-use plastics don't go far enough.

  Environment

  Dec 22, 2021
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• Liberals release long-awaited regulations to ban single-use plastics, but there’s a loophole

  The Liberal government has proposed new regulations to ban single-use plastics in Canada, including grocery bags, straws and takeout containers.

  Environment

  Dec 21, 2021
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• Plastic straws, forks, stir sticks could be phased out in 2023 under new B.C. bill

  New legislation announced Tuesday will expand the list of plastic products and packaging the B.C. government can regulate or ban.

  Politics

  Oct 26, 2021