Plastic Pollution and the Circle of Life - A Problem-Free Plastic Economy
Aug 07, 2018 by Ashley Wallis (Program Manager, Water)
Categories: Plastic Pollution
Why the plastic industry needs to take a leaf out of the Lion King’s book Say what you want about Disney, that lion knew a…Read More
From blue to green: another year, another nasty algae bloom
Jul 12, 2018 by Ashley Wallis (Program Manager, Water)
Categories: Great Lakes
Imagine kicking back on a sunny patio with a cold drink and good friends. You hear the soft lapping sounds of waves against the…Read More
Already got your canvas shopping bag? Here are five other ways to ditch plastic this #PlasticFreeJuly
Jul 11, 2018 by Ashley Wallis (Program Manager, Water)
Categories: Plastic Pollution
Maybe we’ve finally seen enough photos of dead and dying animals choking on or entangled in plastic trash. Or maybe we’re rattled by reports…Read More
Turning the tide - a landmark agreement on plastic pollution
Jun 12, 2018 by Ashley Wallis (Program Manager, Water)
Categories: Plastic Pollution
If you saw media coverage of the G7 meeting in Charlevoix, Quebec, last weekend, it was probably something to do with Trump and Twitter….Read More
The Plastics Declaration and the G7; time for Canada to step up
Jun 06, 2018 by Ashley Wallis (Program Manager, Water)
Categories: Plastic Pollution
Did you know that only 11 per cent of all plastics are recycled in Canada? If you’re surprised, you’re not the only one. Most…Read More
Welcome to the plastic pollution party, Canada. Better late than never.
May 03, 2018 by Ashley Wallis (Program Manager, Water)
Categories: Plastic Pollution
The federal government plans to use its G7 presidency to advance action on plastic pollution. And they’ve invited Canadians to join the conversation. On…Read More
First Waukesha, now Racine. Another Wisconsin town wants to take water out of the Great Lakes.
Mar 27, 2018 by Ashley Wallis (Program Manager, Water)
Categories: Great Lakes
UPDATED May 1, 2018: Last week, Wisconsin gave permission to Racine to divert Lake Michigan water outside of the Great Lakes basin. The approval…Read More
Government action plan to save Lake Erie leaves some to be desired
Mar 05, 2018 by Ashley Wallis (Program Manager, Water)
Categories: Great Lakes
Recently, the federal and Ontario governments released their finalized plan to tackle Lake Erie algae blooms. We’re happy to report that the plan includes…Read More
Taste the disappointment: Coca-Cola’s latest commitment to fight plastic pollution falls flat
Jan 30, 2018 by Ashley Wallis (Program Manager, Water)
Categories: Great Lakes, Plastic Pollution
It looks like Coca-Cola is slowly waking up to the global threat of plastic pollution. Recently, the company announced its global plastics plan, which…Read More
Why we need to stop over salting our roadways this winter
Jan 17, 2018 by Ashley Wallis (Program Manager, Water)
Categories: Great Lakes
This winter, you might encounter something outside that’s white, makes crunchy sounds when you walk on it, and is creating a big mess. I’m…Read More