We have no idea how much microplastic is in Australia’s soil (but it could be a lot)

Norwegian research estimates that in Europe and North America, between 110,000 and 730,000 tonnes of microplastic are transferred to agricultural soils each year.

Quebec study defends plastic shopping bags as not single-use

Conducted by the Government of Quebec, the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) found that no replacement option has an environmental advantage in the event of a ban on plastic shopping bags. A…

Canadian Plastics Industry Association Announces 2017 Plastics Industry Leadership Award Winners

On Sept.19, 2017 the Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA)recognized outstanding individuals and businesses for their commitment and dedication to the growth and sustainability of the Canadian plastics industry at…

The more plastics you add to Ontario’s Blue Box, the more it costs

It’s easy to describe plastics as the problem child of the Ontario Blue Box. Just look at the chart below. Its generation continues to increase; its volume fills trucks and…