Plastic Waste

• More than 2,400 ‘mystery’ scrap tires removed from remote island off B.C. coast

  No one knows the "mystery" of how the abandoned tires got to the remote island, according to plastic pollution specialist Abby McLennan.

  Environment

  Nov 30, 2022
  
• Montreal launches biodiversity pledge for cities ahead of United Nations conference

  Valérie Plante says that several cities have already committed to the biodiversity pledge, including Paris, Milan, Buenos Aires and Barcelona.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2022
  
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• Push to eliminate Toronto’s single-use waste gets inspiration from reusable container ‘Muuse’

  Muuse co-founder Scott Morrison describes the service as a library for cups and containers, allowing restaurant customers to fill up reusable stainless steel vessels at no charge.

  Environment

  Jun 28, 2022
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• 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
• Kwakiutl chief fears cargo containers could have lasting environmental impact on B.C. coast

  Four lost cargo containers have washed up on Vancouver Island while more than 100 remain unaccounted for after breaking free from the MV Zim Kingston.

  Environment

  Oct 30, 2021
• Metro Vancouver residents trashed more than 500 million pieces of PPE last year, report finds

  The report from Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Committee found that the region's residents tossed out an average of 194 items of personal protective equipment each in 2020.

  Health

  Mar 13, 2021
• Montreal’s Saint-Laurent borough installs recycling boxes for disposable masks

  Borough Mayor Alan DeSousa deemed it a fairly low-tech solution to a very 2020 problem.

  Health

  Nov 11, 2020
• Canada’s unilateral ban on single-use plastics would go against spirit of CUSMA: critics

  The Washington-based Plastics Industry Association added its voice this week to a chorus of complaints about the proposal to ban some single use plastics.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2020
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• Researchers determining microplastic levels in South Saskatchewan River

  Toxicologist Markus Brinkmannn partnered with South Saskatchewan River Watershed Stewards to determine microplastic levels in different areas along the river.

  Environment

  Aug 14, 2020
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• Environmentalists say coronavirus fears have led to major setback on plastic pollution

  "To date there are zero cases of (surface contact) transmission. Systems for reusable and refill are proven to be safe and sanitary," said a spokesperson for the Surfrider Foundation.

  Environment

  Jul 15, 2020