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.
Calling for an Ontario Deposit Return Program for Plastic Bottles
Calling for an Ontario Deposit Return Program for Plastic Bottles
Every year, 1.5 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.
Telling Industry to Do Better - The Plastic Wall of Shame
Telling Industry to Do Better - The Plastic Wall of Shame
We’re calling out companies for their shameful efforts to reduce single-use plastics. Meet the inductees and tell them to clean up their acts.
Helping People to Get Informed — The Plastic Diaries
Helping People to Get Informed — The Plastic Diaries
Break free from the plastic bubble. Read our tips and guides to learn more about the problems with plastics, how you can avoid plastics in your life, and what actions you can take to help stop plastic pollution in Canada.
Latest News
We finally did it! Canada’s single-use plastic bans are for real
Statement from Karen Wirsig, Plastics Program Manager, on the Federal Government’s Release of Final Regulations to Ban Six Single-Use Plastics
Media Advisory/Interview Opportunity: Government to make important announcement addressing plastic pollution – Plastics Program Manager, Karen Wirsig, is an invited speaker and available for comment
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