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Mapping the world of plastics
Showcasing developments and policy changes related to plastic reduction around the world
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A marine mammal toxicologist weighs in on the microplastics crisis
Peter Ross, vice-president of research at Ocean Wise, explains his work on marine microplastic pollution and why we all have a role to play in combating it
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Plastics are everywhere — even in us
A recent European study found microplastics in the stools of healthy individuals, suggesting that plastics have spread throughout the food chain
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Canadian molecular biologist honoured at 2019 Rolex Awards for Enterprise
25-year-old entrepreneur Miranda Wang recognized for her work on developing a system to recycle previously unrecyclable plastic
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Canada to ban single-use plastics by 2021
Ban on plastic bags, cutlery, straws, stir sticks and more announced as part of federal government strategy to combat plastic pollution
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Ocean Bridge Diaries: Vanessa Fladmark
T’aalan Stl’ang: The beach that has everything
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How companies and communities are fighting the problem of plastic pollution
Fast food chains, municipalities and even Ikea have recently pledged to phase out single-use plastics
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Environmental groups unite to demand a zero-plastic waste future for Canada
In a declaration released in advance of this weekend’s G7 summit, more than 40 environmental groups have challenged Canada to achieve zero plastic waste by 2025
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Calgary 6th-graders petition Starbucks to make a fully recyclable cup
Mya Chau and Eve Helman will travel to Seattle this week, where they hope to deliver their petition in person
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Bottled water found to contain microplastic contamination
“Luxury” water brands were among those with the highest amounts of plastic contamination, according to a new study
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