Oct 14, 2021 / Climate Change
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE and KEEPERS OF THE WATER Toxic waste holding ponds now contain 1.36 billion cubic metres of fluids and cover a surface 1.7…Read More
Apr 14, 2021 / Toxics
VICTORY: Stronger protections from toxic chemicals are finally coming
After many years of pushing for stronger protections from pollution and toxic chemicals in consumer products, Environmental Defence’s work has paid off and the…Read More
Jul 10, 2020 / Toxics
Enjoy the summer sun without damaging your health: A guide to choosing the right sunscreen
With the sun beating down in the summer, it’s common to slather your skin with sunscreen to prevent burning. But, are you getting burned…Read More
Oct 25, 2019 / Plastic Pollution / Toxics
The scariest things this Halloween are plastic and toxic chemicals. Here are some ways to avoid them
Hello, all you ghosts and goblins out there! We have a spooky story to share. Halloween is coming soon and you need to take…Read More
Oct 19, 2018 / Plastic Pollution
Styrofoam is polluting our environment. Let’s #BanTheFoam.
There’s no single solution to plastic pollution. We need to do a better job of capturing plastic waste, and recycling it back into new…Read More
Jul 16, 2018 / Toxics
Canadians may soon get stronger protections from toxic chemicals and pollution
After nearly two decades since Canada’s main toxics law was enacted, the federal government promised to give it a major makeover. The government’s commitment…Read More
Jun 08, 2018 / Plastic Pollution / Toxics
Just like microbeads, Canada needs to regulate single-use plastics: Here’s how
Plastic waste can now be found in the farthest corners and deepest trenches on the planet. Yet, every day millions of disposable plastic containers,…Read More
May 17, 2018 / Toxics
Alarming: New study finds that baby bibs contain toxic chemicals and could be polluting our kids
Among the things that every expecting parent need are baby bibs, mats and pads. Parents know that these are essential products that make taking…Read More
May 15, 2018 / Movement Building / Toxics
Our case against toxic tailings ponds is in front of NAFTA’s environmental arm right now
We finally may have forced the Canadian government to take its head out of the sand and deal with hazardous waste from the tar…Read More
Feb 13, 2018 / Toxics
3 ways to have a toxic-free Valentine’s Day this year
Are you still looking for the perfect gift for your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day? Many popular Valentine’s gifts might not be so good for…Read More