People around the world are becoming aware of the massive problem caused by plastic products, especially single-use plastics. On June 10, the Canadian government announced that it will ban single use plastic products as of 2021. Plastic pollution is a global challenge that requires immediate action, says the federal. Read our reports on this topic.
Philippines garbage shipment adds to Canada’s abundant waste problems
By Terry Haig | July 4, 2019
Attention shoppers: the PEI plastic bag ban is now in effect
By Terry Haig | July 2, 2019
Ministers say they agree on plastics waste plan
By Terry Haig | June 28, 2019
Canada is discussing with Malaysia about taking back its plastic waste
By Mathiew Leiser | June 17, 2019
Reaction to Canada’s plan to ban single-use plastics
By Marc Montgomery | June 11, 2019
Canada announces plans to ban single-use plastics
By Marc Montgomery | June 10, 2019
Some microplastic for dinner? (You’ve already had some today)
By Marc Montgomery | June 6, 2019
Almost all Canadians want to reduce plastic food packaging: survey
By Lynn Desjardins | June 6, 2019
Farmers and “CleanFARMS” and the effort to recycle plastic
By Marc Montgomery | May 15, 2019
Banning plastic- but what about cigarette butts?
By Marc Montgomery | April 5, 2019
Ontario may ban plastic straws and single use plastic
By Marc Montgomery | March 12, 2019
Farming plastics; a better plan for thousands of tonnes of waste
By Marc Montgomery | February 25, 2019
Too much plastic: a new effort at reduction through re-use
By Marc Montgomery | January 28, 2019
Recycling plastic: individual efforts for naught?
By Marc Montgomery | January 11, 2019
Making biodegradable plastic from animal shells
By Lynn Desjardins | November 29, 2018
Canada only recycles 11 per cent of plastic waste
By Lynn Desjardins | October 27, 2018
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