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 the plastics, toxics and freshwater campaigns.
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May 31, 2017
Debunking the beverage industry’s deposit return claims: part 1
A few weeks ago, The Hamilton Spectator published an opinion piece of ours. In the piece, we…
Mar 15, 2017
Cutting U.S. Great Lakes funding won’t make the lakes great again
This week, advocates for the Great Lakes are gathering in Washington to educate legislators about…
Feb 28, 2017
Coca-Cola backs Scottish deposit return on plastic bottles. Will it do the same in Ontario?
That’s the question after the beverage company recently announced its support for a deposit return…
Jan 18, 2017
Higher fees for water bottlers: a good step, but more is needed
Last fall, the bottled water industry in Ontario came under fire, in part because of the…
Jan 06, 2017
10,000 (tonne) reasons why Ontario needs a deposit on plastic bottles
How much plastic pollution do you think is in the Great Lakes? The numbers may…
Dec 02, 2016
Ontario says “NO” to water bottling giant
Today the Ontario government denied Nestlé’s request to test the water at their newly purchased…
Nov 04, 2016
Environmental Victories: Safeguarding Canada’s Freshwater
With winter nearing, it’s a good time to look back at what we’ve achieved together…
Oct 20, 2016
More than a drop in the bucket: Ontario proposes new rules for water bottlers
Over the past couple of months, the bottled water industry in Ontario has been under…
Oct 04, 2016
Water for sale: Why Ontario needs to change the rules for water bottlers
Bottled water has been a hot topic in Ontario lately. In response, Premier Kathleen Wynne…
Aug 02, 2016
New video turns Lake Erie algal blooms into a slime monster
Ghostbusters may be back on the big screen, but this summer, the biggest, meanest, slimiest…