THE PROBLEM
Plastic pollution is found in every corner of the globe —from the deepest ocean trenches to the remotest Arctic regions. Plastics persist in the environment for hundreds of years, eventually fragmenting into tiny pieces called microplastics. These plastic particles make their way into our food, our water, and even into us
The Solution
To protect wildlife, our environment, and our health, we need to stop plastic waste from piling up all around us. Governments must create laws aimed at reducing plastic waste. Businesses must commit to reducing and eliminating plastic packaging, and being responsible for the mess their plastic products create. And individuals can also help by Avoiding, Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling.
Stopping Plastic Waste in Canada
Stopping Plastic Waste in Canada
Canada needs strong regulations to deal with our plastic pollution crisis. And big polluters need to clean up their own plastic mess.
A Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution
A Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution
Runaway plastic production is drowning the world in persistent and pervasive pollution. Countries from around the world are negotiating a global treaty to end plastic pollution and Canada is hosting the fourth negotiation session in April 2024. If done right, this treaty could pave the way for a comprehensive solution to one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.
Canada’s Groceries Have Been Taken over by Plastic
Canada’s Groceries Have Been Taken over by Plastic
More than 70 per cent of products in Canada’s produce and baby food aisles are now packaged in plastic, which can expose people to microplastics and harmful chemical additives. Grocery stores need to do better!
Ontario Needs A Better Deposit-Return System
Ontario Needs A Better Deposit-Return System
Every year, 1.7 billion plastic bottles don’t get recycled in Ontario. That’s why we’re telling the province to put a deposit return program in place so we Cash it! Don’t trash it.
Uncover the Full Story of Plastics in Canada
Uncover the Full Story of Plastics in Canada
When people think of plastic pollution, they tend to think of litter and landfills or the ocean garbage patches. But plastic pollution begins long before the landfill and continues long after. Uncover life cycle of plastic-from cradle to grave.
Don't Let Big Plastic Stop Action on Plastic
Don't Let Big Plastic Stop Action on Plastic
Industry will continue to pretend that plastic isn’t creating an environmental crisis but we can’t and we won’t. The science is clear; plastic is harmful to the environment and our health. Take action today and urge the federal government to defend its action on plastic and appeal the recent court decision. Take Action.
Latest News
Media Advisory: Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations to Resume in South Korea, Canadian Plastic Pollution Expert on the Ground and Available to Comment
Statement from Tim Gray, Executive Director: Proposed Bill Could Keep Billions of Ontario’s Beverage Containers Out of Landfills, Incinerators and the Environment
Harmful Chemicals in Plastic Are Wreaking Havoc on Our Bodies and the Environment
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