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Feds have a long way to go to make progress on plastics pollution

The federal government should mandate a minimum of least 75 per cent of recycled plastic content in all new products. High recycled content targets create a market demand for recycled materials.

Opinion
BY KEITH BROOKS
November 19, 2018

Opinion | BY KEITH BROOKS | November 19, 2018

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Sudan’s warring sides and the long-simmering ethnic conflict

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Investing in plastics recycling infrastructure to create a circular economy

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Canada must stay the course on its push to tackle plastic pollution

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The Federal Court decision to overturn the single-use plastic ban is a step backwards for the planet—and our health

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Advocating for a common-sense approach to recyclability labelling

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Feds have a long way to go to make progress on plastics pollution

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Sudan’s warring sides and the long-simmering ethnic conflict

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Public Safety Canada’s dealing with natural and communication infrastructure disasters

As COP29 wraps up, will Canada finally stop funding fossils this fall?

Investing in plastics recycling infrastructure to create a circular economy

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Canada must stay the course on its push to tackle plastic pollution

The Federal Court decision to overturn the single-use plastic ban is a step backwards for the planet—and our health

Advocating for a common-sense approach to recyclability labelling

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Feds have a long way to go to make progress on plastics pollution

The federal government should mandate a minimum of least 75 per cent of recycled plastic content in all new products. High recycled content targets create a market demand for recycled materials.

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