The Story of Plastic in Canada

From cradle to grave

When people think of plastic pollution, they tend to think of litter and landfills or the ocean garbage patches. But plastic pollution begins long before the landfill and continues long after. Every single stage of the lifecycle of plastic, from the extraction of oil and gas to the disposal of plastic waste, causes harm to our environment and our health. It's time to look at the big picture. 

 

This is the life cycle of plastic-from cradle to grave.

Extraction of Oil and Gas

The story of plastic
in Canada, Part 1

Pipelines

The story of plastic
in Canada, Part 2

Refining and Manufacturing

The story of plastic
in Canada, Part 3

Everyday Use

The story of plastic
in Canada, Part 4

Disposal

The story of plastic
in Canada, Part 5

Microplastics

The story of plastic
in Canada, Part 6

Conclusion

The story of plastic
in Canada

PART 1

Extraction of
Oil and Gas
PART 2

Pipelines
PART 3

Refining and
Manufacturing
PART 4

Everyday Use
PART 5

Disposal
PART 6

Microplastics

The Story OF

Plastic In Canada

When people think of plastic pollution, they tend to think of litter and landfills or the ocean garbage patches. But plastic pollution begins long before the landfill and continues long after. Every single stage of the lifecycle of plastic, from the extraction of oil and gas to the disposal of plastic waste, causes harm to our environment and our health. It's time to look at the big picture.

 

Every single stage of the lifecycle of plastic, from the extraction of oil and gas to the disposal of plastic waste, causes harm to our environment and our health. It's time to look at the big picture.

 

This is the life cycle of plastic-from cradle to grave.

Introduction
Conclusion
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