Styrofoam

• Styrofoam from turbidity curtains in Cataraqui River raises concern

  The City of Kingston continues to try to clean up the Styrofoam but Carl Hanna worries the municipality's efforts fall short of what is needed.

  Environment

  Apr 25, 2023
  
• B.C. scientists and First Nation create decomposing ‘biofoam’ packaging from wood

  The biofoam project is a collaboration between the Wet'suwet'en First Nation in central B.C. and University of B.C. researchers.

  Science

  Nov 21, 2022
  
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• Belleville, Ont. residents clean up neighbourhood after styrofoam fire

  The fire left the east-end neighbourhood in Belleville, Ont., covered in ash, but now, only trash bags sit on the side of the streets.

  Fire

  Oct 4, 2022
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• Belleville, Ont. evacuated residents safe to return home after fire

  Dozens of people have been given the all-clear to return to their homes in Belleville, Ont., after being forced out Sunday night due to a large fire.

  Fire

  Oct 3, 2022
• Public hearing on Edmonton’s proposed single-use plastics bylaw postponed until October

  A public hearing for Edmonton's proposed single-use plastics bylaw is expected to take place on Oct. 4.

  Environment

  Sep 13, 2022
• B.C. flooding disrupting some Okanagan recycling collection

  Many local governments in the Okanagan have warned residents that glass and styrofoam recycling won't be accepted at many recycling depots starting on Monday.

  Consumer

  Nov 19, 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
• City of Kawartha Lakes overhauls recycling program

  Coffee cups, styrofoam and aerosol cans that are in the blue box will now be left at the curb.

  Environment

  Sep 8, 2020
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• Restaurants Canada director torn on whether B.C.’s styrofoam ban would work in Manitoba

  Winnipeg restaurant owner Scot McTaggart said many in the food biz have taken their own steps to remove or reduce foam waste.

  Environment

  Jan 2, 2020
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• Foam no more: City of Vancouver single-use foam ban kicks in New Year’s Day

  The city is implementing a ban on most single-use foam products on Jan. 1, 2020, as a part of its larger plan to phase out single-use item waste.

  Dec 31, 2019