Ashley Wallis
Associate Director
Having spent over a decade working for environmental non-profits, Ashley has designed and led citizen science programs, advocated for the protection and restoration of the Great Lakes, and campaigned to end plastic pollution and protect the world’s oceans.
As a former Great Lakes surfer, she would often lament the plastic trash she had to share the surf with. Inspired by what can be accomplished by engaged individuals and the power of environmental advocacy, Ashley was instrumental in the creation of Environmental Defence’s campaign to end plastic pollution. She now provides strategic leadership to both the plastics and freshwater campaigns.
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Jul 01, 2020
It’s #PlasticFreeJuly. Let’s change the rules, so it’s easier for everyone to go plastic free
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, going plastic free felt like a Herculean task. But now…
Jun 24, 2020
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s safe to break-up with disposable plastic
This week, a statement from over 100 epidemiologists, virologists, and other medical experts confirmed it:…
Jun 17, 2020
Industry doesn’t want plastic declared “toxic”. Too bad for them. It is
Just as we suspected, the chemical industry has been lobbying to block federal action on…
Apr 15, 2020
In this time of heightened uncertainty and anxiety, we’re especially sensitive to messages about safety…
Apr 06, 2020
Plastics and Pandemics: The real facts about single-use plastics and the COVID-19 crisis
A lot has changed over the last couple of weeks. Many of us are anxious…
Nov 12, 2018
Is the Earth doomed? Not unless we let it – Responses to the Anthropocene
Have you heard about the ‘Anthropocene’? It’s basically the idea that the Earth has been…
Oct 19, 2018
Styrofoam is polluting our environment. Let’s #BanTheFoam.
There’s no single solution to plastic pollution. We need to do a better job of…
Oct 17, 2018
Already got your canvas shopping bag? Here are five other ways to go #PlasticFree
Maybe we’ve finally seen enough photos of dead and dying animals choking on or entangled…
Sep 27, 2018
G7 Environment Ministerial to #BeatPlasticPollution: we need less spin and more action.
Last week, G7 environment, energy and oceans ministers met in Halifax. There were lots of…
Aug 07, 2018
Plastic Pollution and the Circle of Life – A Problem-Free Plastic Economy
Why the plastic industry needs to take a leaf out of the Lion King’s book…