Plastic Pollution
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Nearly 200 fossil fuel, chemical lobbyists to join plastic treaty talks in OttawaNearly 200 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists plan to join this week's United Nations negotiations on the first global treaty to curb plastic pollution.CanadaApr 26
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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.CanadaApr 23
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Ottawa to appeal Federal Court’s overturning of single-use plastic banThe Nov. 16 decision said Ottawa had overstepped by labelling all ``plastic manufactured items'' as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.CanadaNov 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.EnvironmentNov 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.EnvironmentJun 6, 2023
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B.C.’s $10M plastics fund aims to spur business to cut pollution, minister saysThe environment minister says B.C. companies are already looking to expand plastics-related recycling opportunities that include electric vehicle batteries and medical equipment.EnvironmentAug 9, 2022
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Will banning single-use plastics impact our health? Here’s what we knowThere is growing evidence that the use of plastic products leads to skin contact, ingestion and inhalation of large amounts of microplastics and toxic substances.HealthJun 22, 2022
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Canada to ban certain single-use plastic imports, manufacturing by year’s endThe move will also affect single-use plastic straws, stir sticks, cutlery and six-pack rings used to hold cans and bottles together.EnvironmentJun 20, 2022
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Dozens show up at Halifax park for shoreline cleanup amid Ocean WeekFor Ocean Week, volunteers gathered at Point Pleasant Park in Halifax, N.S., to raise awareness about plastic pollution in the Atlantic Ocean and beaches.EnvironmentJun 11, 2022
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Group unveils Canada’s 1st cigarette surfboard in battle against plastic pollutionTh 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.EnvironmentJun 8, 2022
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