Plastic Waste
Countries reach deal to stop ‘epidemic’ of plastic in oceans
Roughly 180 countries agreed to amend the Basel Convention to make global trade in plastic waste more transparent and better regulated, while also ensuring that its management is safer for human health and the environment. Continue reading
‘Time is running out and we need to act’: Montreal wants to ban single-use plastics by 2020
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
The ban would include plastic straws and cutlery, plastic and Styrofoam glasses and Styrofoam packaging. Continue reading
Toronto recycling: ‘Green’ packaging alternatives causing complications
According to reports, only about nine per cent of the world’s plastic waste gets recycled. This is why eco-conscious citizens are looking for alternatives to plastic. Continue reading
European Union to ban single-use plastics by 2021
Growing concerns about plastic pollution in oceans have prompted the EU to take more drastic steps to tackle the issue. Continue reading
Dead whale found in Philippines with 88 pounds of plastic in its stomach
“It had been vomiting blood before it died,” a marine biologist told Reuters. Continue reading
Pepe le Phew: B.C. woman frees skunk with plastic cup stuck on its head
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Honestly, I think he knew I was helping him. He knew it was his only chance. He wouldn’t have been able to get that off himself. I was struggling.” Continue reading
Big brands bringing back ‘milkman model’ to reduce waste
The milkman concept is coming back to help the environment. Major brands are committing to reusable glass and metal bottles they can retrieve from your doorstep to clean and refill for the next customer. Continue reading
Turtle found dead with plastic waste hanging from body in Indonesia
This comes a month after a sperm whale was found dead in a national park in Indonesia with nearly six kilograms of plastic waste in its stomach. Continue reading
Halifax moves one step closer to banning plastic bags
Halifax may soon be joining cities like Montreal, Vancouver and Victoria in banning single use plastic bags. While the proposal is still in its early stages – it may be a little late for Halifax residents, many of whom gave up plastic bags a long time ago Continue reading
Petition demands Quebec cannabis society stop using single-use plastics
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
A petition is demanding Quebec’s cannabis society stop using single-use plastics in its packaging. Continue reading