‘Dirty little secret’: Canada’s recycling problem revealed in trash dispute
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‘Dirty little secret’: Canada’s recycling problem revealed in trash dispute
Description
May 30, 2019
Canada is facing mounting pressure from international nations after the Philippines and Malaysia went public over the amount of garbage passed off as recycling it is receiving. Myra Hird, a leading environmental scientist at Queen's University, details the extent of Canada's "dirty little secret" and what measures must be taken to resolve the issue.
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‘Dirty little secret’: Canada’s recycling problem revealed in trash dispute09:41 | May 30, 2019
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New York City resident films cruise ship sailing into port with dead whale on it’s bow00:47 | 8 hours ago
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Guilbeault slams Poilievre, Conservatives over lack of climate change plan01:40 | 8 hours ago
-
730 wildfires reported across Canada so far this year01:25 | 8 hours ago
-
Tips for upgrading your yard for summer05:36 | 11 hours ago
-
How can you flood-proof your home?01:25 | May 8, 2024
-
Benefits of heat pumps for you and the environment05:37 | May 8, 2024
-
Fires, floods and more: How to prepare for emergencies01:32 | May 7, 2024
-
Reality check on Canada’s efforts to curb carbon emissions01:54 | May 2, 2024
-
What G7 phase-out of ‘unabated’ coal-powered energy means for Canada01:49 | May 2, 2024
-
Green Party demands Liberals ‘fix’ Environmental Assessment Act01:19 | May 2, 2024
-
Carbon capture and storage ‘is happening,’ but ‘won’t fix our climate change problem’: Guilbeault01:08 | May 2, 2024
-
Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions at lowest point in 25 years: report02:04 | May 2, 2024
-
Future of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion as long-awaited project opens02:39 | May 1, 2024
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Climate change is affecting the housing market: report01:28 | May 1, 2024
-
Extreme heatwaves sweep across Asia as scientist warns ‘uninhabitable earth pattern is coming’02:39 | April 30, 2024
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Invasive Plants05:24 | April 29, 2024
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Zebra mussels could force closure of Manitoba’s Clear Lake02:29 | April 27, 2024
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Can Canada be a leader in mining critical minerals for EV battery supply chains?01:54 | April 26, 2024
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Caitlin Cronenberg on family legacy and debut film ‘Humane’03:58 | April 26, 2024
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‘Historic’ $15B plan announced for Honda EV plants in Ontario02:57 | April 25, 2024
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Over 100 beached whales rescued in western Australia after mass stranding02:15 | April 25, 2024
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Nairobi floods leave trail of devastation, scores dead and missing01:52 | April 25, 2024
-
‘Banff Borrows’: Alberta tourist hotspot aims to curb plastic waste with new eco-friendly program02:00 | April 24, 2024
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Plastic Negotiations06:00 | April 24, 2024
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Stratospheric aerosol injection: Climate scientists divided over controversial technology04:02 | April 23, 2024
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How countries are trying to fight a growing plastic problem01:55 | April 23, 2024
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Feds to invest $3.3M in 21 businesses for plastic pollution innovation: Guilbeault01:54 | April 23, 2024
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Guilbeault ‘confident’ that ‘ambitious’ plastic pollution treaty will be achieved by end of year00:55 | April 23, 2024
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Trudeau says Saskatchewan residents will still receive carbon rebates despite Moe’s resistance00:30 | April 23, 2024
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Earth Month: Reduce plastic, upcycle textiles & cut food waste06:15 | April 23, 2024
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Spring Gardening: Ways to help your garden flourish05:44 | April 23, 2024
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‘Dirty little secret’: Canada’s recycling problem revealed in trash dispute09:41 | May 30, 2019
-
New York City resident films cruise ship sailing into port with dead whale on it’s bow00:47 | 8 hours ago
-
Guilbeault slams Poilievre, Conservatives over lack of climate change plan01:40 | 8 hours ago
-
730 wildfires reported across Canada so far this year01:25 | 8 hours ago
-
Tips for upgrading your yard for summer05:36 | 11 hours ago
-
How can you flood-proof your home?01:25 | May 8, 2024
-
Benefits of heat pumps for you and the environment05:37 | May 8, 2024
-
Fires, floods and more: How to prepare for emergencies01:32 | May 7, 2024
-
Reality check on Canada’s efforts to curb carbon emissions01:54 | May 2, 2024
-
What G7 phase-out of ‘unabated’ coal-powered energy means for Canada01:49 | May 2, 2024
-
Green Party demands Liberals ‘fix’ Environmental Assessment Act01:19 | May 2, 2024
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Carbon capture and storage ‘is happening,’ but ‘won’t fix our climate change problem’: Guilbeault01:08 | May 2, 2024
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Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions at lowest point in 25 years: report02:04 | May 2, 2024
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Future of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion as long-awaited project opens02:39 | May 1, 2024
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Climate change is affecting the housing market: report01:28 | May 1, 2024
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Can Canada be a leader in mining critical minerals for EV battery supply chains?01:54 | April 26, 2024
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Caitlin Cronenberg on family legacy and debut film ‘Humane’03:58 | April 26, 2024
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‘Historic’ $15B plan announced for Honda EV plants in Ontario02:57 | April 25, 2024
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Over 100 beached whales rescued in western Australia after mass stranding02:15 | April 25, 2024
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Nairobi floods leave trail of devastation, scores dead and missing01:52 | April 25, 2024
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‘Banff Borrows’: Alberta tourist hotspot aims to curb plastic waste with new eco-friendly program02:00 | April 24, 2024
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Plastic Negotiations06:00 | April 24, 2024
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Stratospheric aerosol injection: Climate scientists divided over controversial technology04:02 | April 23, 2024
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How countries are trying to fight a growing plastic problem01:55 | April 23, 2024
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Feds to invest $3.3M in 21 businesses for plastic pollution innovation: Guilbeault01:54 | April 23, 2024
-
Guilbeault ‘confident’ that ‘ambitious’ plastic pollution treaty will be achieved by end of year00:55 | April 23, 2024
-
Trudeau says Saskatchewan residents will still receive carbon rebates despite Moe’s resistance00:30 | April 23, 2024
-
Earth Month: Reduce plastic, upcycle textiles & cut food waste06:15 | April 23, 2024
-
Spring Gardening: Ways to help your garden flourish05:44 | April 23, 2024
‘Dirty little secret’: Canada’s recycling problem revealed in trash dispute
Description
May 30, 2019
Canada is facing mounting pressure from international nations after the Philippines and Malaysia went public over the amount of garbage passed off as recycling it is receiving. Myra Hird, a leading environmental scientist at Queen's University, details the extent of Canada's "dirty little secret" and what measures must be taken to resolve the issue.
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