Plastic

• Plastic makers ask court to reject Ottawa’s plan to ban single use straws, cups

  More than two dozen plastic makers are asking the Federal Court to put an end to Ottawa's plan to ban several single-use plastic items.

  Canada

  Aug 10
  
• Peterborough to reduce single-use plastics at city hall, wastewater treatment plant

  The City of Peterborough is moving forward with a single-use plastic reduction strategy that will include a zero-waste planning guide and a public awareness campaign.

  Environment

  Jul 8
  
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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
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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
• 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
• Recycling cannabis containers is booming business for Edmonton startup

  In less than two years, [Re] Waste has recycled low end plastic and turned it into a lucrative business in the Edmonton region.

  Cannabis

  May 9
• Environmental stewardship inspires new city of Regina-commissioned artwork

  Bruno Hernani's multisensory art piece made of recycled wood and plastic adorns the entrance to Regina's Waste Management Centre and offers an interactive experience.

  Canada

  Apr 26
• 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
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• Plastic checkout bag ban takes effect in Regina

  Councillor Bob Hawkins says there's been "remarkably little resistance" to the plastic bag ban.

  Canada

  Feb 1
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• Deposit for milk and milk-substitute containers starts Feb. 1 in B.C.

  The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy estimates another 20-40 million containers will be recycled each year.

  Environment

  Jan 31