THE PROBLEM
Plastic pollution is found in every corner of the globe, from the deepest ocean trenches to the remotest arctic regions. Plastics do not biodegrade, but persist in the environment for hundreds of years, then break down in tiny pieces called micro plastics. These plastic particles make their way into our food, our water, and even into us.
The Solution
To protect marine animals, defend a healthy environment and stop plastics piling up around us, governments, businesses and individuals all have a role to play. Governments must ban toxic and tough to recycle products, and create laws aimed at reducing plastic waste, eliminating throwaway plastics, and increasing recycling. Businesses must commit to reducing their plastic packaging. And individuals must do their part to support the three Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
Towards a Zero Plastic Waste Canada
Towards a Zero Plastic Waste Canada
Canada needs a national strategy to deal with our plastic pollution crisis. We are working towards a plastic waste free environment by 2025
Cash it! Don’t trash it
Cash it! Don’t trash it
Plastic pollution is out of control in the Great Lakes. In Ontario, we’re working to put a price on plastic bottles to keep them out of the environment and increase recycling rates.
The Plastic Wall of Shame
The Plastic Wall of Shame
We’re calling out companies for their downright shameful efforts to reduce single-use plastics. See who made the wall and tell them to clean up their acts.
Read The Plastic Diaries
Read The Plastic Diaries
Break free from this plastic bubble. Check out our blog page for new and updated content to answer all your questions about plastic and where we fit in.
Take Action
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Tell Big Bottlers to Support a Deposit Return Program for Plastic Bottles in Ontario
Unilever, P&G, SC Johnson and Henkel: Stop Fighting Laws that Prevent Plastic Pollution in Ontario
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