Empowering Students to Combat Plastic Pollution: Insights from the 2023 Circular Economy Ambassador Program
Did you know that there is a Canada-wide, free program that is empowering students to take action against plastic pollution through engaging students and teachers in learning about waste reduction …
Driving Plastic Policy: Highlights from the Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations in Ottawa
Natasha Tucker (Executive Director, pictured 5th from the right) and Michelle Brake (Programs and Policy Manager, pictured 6th from the right) with Canada Plastics Pact partners at the Plastic Action …
Students are the Future of Canada: The Success of Mind Your Plastic’s Circular Economy Ambassador Program
When thinking about creating a sustainable future for Canada, it is clear that Canadian youth play a pivotal role in our environmental future. The Circular Economy Ambassador Program (CEAP), launched …
New Recycling Standard in Canada: What Does This Mean?
This national standard will provide a common framework and consistent definitions for plastics recycling across Canada. Plastic Manufacturing. UpKeep. A new recycling standard in Canada that targets all non-biodegradable plastics …
From Too Much Trash to Zero Waste Touchdown: Reducing Waste at Live Events
Live events are a major producer of single-use waste, but many are adopting reuse systems as the solution. The Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada – to host the 2024 Super …
Open Coast Gin Blog
Our partners are so important to our mission of eliminating plastic pollution, we truly couldn’t do it without them. We’ve been partnered with Open Coast Gin since 2022, working together …
The Danger of Keeping Business as Usual in Fast Food
When we think about how change can happen at the global level to reduce single-use waste, we know that large, multinational corporations play an integral role. Some of the restaurants …
Great Initiative by the City of Nanaimo Towards a Plastic-free Future
1) Tell us a bit about yourself and the city of Nanaimo I was educated in Civil Engineering; experienced in operations, project, and program management for the first 20 years …
Plastic Pollution Reduction Strategies in Ajax: Insights from Cameron
Responses from Cameron Richardson, Supervisor of Environmental Sustainability & Climate Change, Town of Ajax 1) Tell us a bit about yourself and/or the Town of Ajax Cameron received his Master …
