Plastics Why Canada’s single-use plastic ban could help the environment and wildlife July 19, 2019 Some researchers say the focus on plastic distracts from climate change. The authors feel that we simply do not have the luxury of tackling environmental issues one at a time.
Plastics Small pieces equal big problem July 18, 2019 S.C. Johnson CEO looks at microplastics in the environment
Plastics Major plastics companies join alliance July 17, 2019 WASHINGTON – The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) has welcomed 12 new companies from across the plastics value chain, including Chinese state-owned Sinopec. The new members expand both…
Plastics KFC cutting down on plastics July 15, 2019 VAUGHAN, Ontario – KFC Canada is undertaking a series of sustainability and environmental commitments aimed at curbing the company’s use of plastics in restaurants across the country. By…
Business Operations Plastics recycler expands to Ontario July 2, 2019 VAUGHAN, Ontario – FedDev Ontario is contributing up to $3 million to Enviroplast Inc., a manufacturer that specializes in recycling plastic. Headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, the company…
Plastics Recycled thermoplastic market to grow June 20, 2019 The market for recycled thermoplastics will surpass US$95 billion by 2025; according to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc. Expansion in the electrical and electronics industry due…
Leadership Walmart rolls out sustainability initiatives June 12, 2019 BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart as unveiled a number of new sustainability initiatives as part of its Project Gigaton platform in which the company is working with suppliers to avoid one…
Plastics The Commonwealth Blue Charter is a beacon of hope June 11, 2019 To mark World Oceans Day Commonwealth head of oceans and natural resources Dr Nicholas Hardman-Mountford shares how his organization's Blue Charter is a beacon of hope
Legislation Canada banning single-use plastics June 10, 2019 MONT-SAINT-HILAIRE, QC – The federal government today announced it will ban single-use plastics such as bags, cutlery and straws by 2021. In addition, the government will initiate measures to…
Circular Economy Toro offers plastic drip tape recycling May 31, 2019 EL CAJON, Calif. – Toro has introduced a new exclusive drip tape recycling service in California. The on-farm pick-up service is now available to all Toro growers with qualifying Toro…
