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Styrofoam from turbidity curtains in Cataraqui River raises concernThe 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.EnvironmentApr 25, 2023
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B.C. scientists and First Nation create decomposing ‘biofoam’ packaging from woodThe biofoam project is a collaboration between the Wet'suwet'en First Nation in central B.C. and University of B.C. researchers.ScienceNov 21, 2022
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Belleville, Ont. residents clean up neighbourhood after styrofoam fireThe fire left the east-end neighbourhood in Belleville, Ont., covered in ash, but now, only trash bags sit on the side of the streets.FireOct 4, 2022
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Belleville, Ont. evacuated residents safe to return home after fireDozens 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.FireOct 3, 2022
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Public hearing on Edmonton’s proposed single-use plastics bylaw postponed until OctoberA public hearing for Edmonton's proposed single-use plastics bylaw is expected to take place on Oct. 4.EnvironmentSep 13, 2022
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B.C. flooding disrupting some Okanagan recycling collectionMany local governments in the Okanagan have warned residents that glass and styrofoam recycling won't be accepted at many recycling depots starting on Monday.ConsumerNov 19, 2021
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Kwakiutl chief fears cargo containers could have lasting environmental impact on B.C. coastFour lost cargo containers have washed up on Vancouver Island while more than 100 remain unaccounted for after breaking free from the MV Zim Kingston.EnvironmentOct 30, 2021
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City of Kawartha Lakes overhauls recycling programCoffee cups, styrofoam and aerosol cans that are in the blue box will now be left at the curb.EnvironmentSep 8, 2020
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Restaurants Canada director torn on whether B.C.’s styrofoam ban would work in ManitobaWinnipeg restaurant owner Scot McTaggart said many in the food biz have taken their own steps to remove or reduce foam waste.EnvironmentJan 2, 2020
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Foam no more: City of Vancouver single-use foam ban kicks in New Year’s DayThe 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
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