Category: Canada
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Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Canadian PET Resin
Washington adds a 50% tariff to Canadian high-viscosity PET resin, threatening cross-border plastics trade and bottle-grade material suppliers and producers.
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Canada Supreme Court to Review Single-Use Plastics Ban
Canada’s Supreme Court will review the legal basis for federal single-use plastics restrictions following an appeal by major petrochemical companies.
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Shell Buys 30% Stake in Canadian Offshore Oil Project
Shell acquires 30% of Canada’s Bay du Nord offshore oil project, targeting production of up to 175,000 barrels daily by…
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Canada Rediscovers Crude Oil Overnight
Canada fast-tracks a major oil pipeline as Ottawa seeks new export markets, greater energy security and reduced dependence on the…
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Canada Gets a New Oil Giant
Tamarack Valley and Headwater are merging in a C$10 billion deal, creating a major new Canadian crude oil producer.
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Canada-US Trade War Reaches Plastics
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs now extend to selected U.S. plastic products, potentially reshaping sourcing, costs and cross-border supply chains.
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Is the UK Subsidising the Destruction of Canadian Forests for Bioenergy?
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Canada wins the prestigious plastics circus award
Canada wins the prestigious plastics circus award
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Canada is turning into a Netflix Comedy
Canada is turning into a political circus.
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Is Bill Gates’ Waste Management dishonest towards Canadians?
Bill Gates is major stakeholder in the company Waste Management in Canada.
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Canada invests in plastics recycling and bioplastics
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How this tiny B.C. community is making an outsized impact on plastic waste
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Prime Minister Carney launches new measures to protect, build, and transform Canadian strategic industries
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/backgrounders/2025/09/05/prime-minister-carney-launches-new-measures-protect-build-and
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Ontario Announces Domestic Biobased Content Requirements for Diesel Fuel and Gasoline
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Alberta Invests $49 Million to Shape the Circular Economy and Create Low Emissions Products
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B.C. researchers work on developing compostable alternative to styrofoam packaging (FREE)
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Canadian PM comes up with final solution to plastic pollution (FREE)
The Americans had Benjamin Franklin and Lincoln as politicians / inventors. Canadians have Justin Trudeau. Listen to his strategy to…
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McMaster scientists breed mushrooms as a natural substitute for plastic, fabric and other materials (FREE)
Read McMaster scientists breed mushrooms as a natural substitute for plastic, fabric and other materials
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Environmental Performance Assessment of a Decentralized Network of Recyclable Waste Sorting Facilities: Case Study in Montreal
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US-Canada trade war: Steel and aluminum producers warn tariffs will damage industries
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Canada phases out harmful “forever chemicals” to protect health and environment
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UBC researcher develops sustainable bamboo containers free of forever chemicals
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Canadian TV explains difference between compostable and biodegradable
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Canada Consults on Guidelines for Environmental Claims & Greenwashing
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Ontario researchers engineer bacteria found in wastewater to biodegrade PET
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Canadian business turns raw materials into compostable menstrual pads
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Canada Plastics Pact 2023-24 Impact Report
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New Quebec recycling system takes effect, shifts more responsibility to producers
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Canadian Lawmakers Want Compostable Produce Stickers
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Canada biofuels report
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Growing concerns about plastic mulch in Canada
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Have you heard of dissolution recycling?
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Canadian Trudeau on plastic bottles (Video)
The level of Trudeay is remarkable ….
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Coca-Cola tackles Canadian packaging pollution with remote-controlled waste collector
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Turning food waste into biodegradable plastic (Canadian Plastics)
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Canadian newspaper publishes article on Bioplastics
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TWU researchers work to develop biodegradable materials
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Canadian municipality wants to ban stickers on fruits and vegetables
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Canada invests in industrial bioeconomy to reduce GHG emissions
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Canadian startup Kumu pitches bioplastics
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Canada to Develop Guidance on New Greenwashing Provisions
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Canada starts consultation to combat plastic waste in textile sector
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Two new Canadian certification programs for compostable products
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Tipa’s home compostable pouches earn BNQ certification
Tipa’s home compostable pouches earn BNQ certification
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Compostable packaging exemption in Ontario Blue Box overhaul criticized as a ‘loophole’
Compostable packaging exemption in Ontario Blue Box overhaul criticized as a ‘loophole’
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Minister MacAulay announces Novel Technologies Streams winners under the Food Waste Reduction Challenge
Minister MacAulay announces Novel Technologies Streams winners under the Food Waste Reduction Challenge
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Canada Implements a Federal Plastics Registry
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WWF notes on the INC-4 negotiations on plastic treaty
Here are the notes of WWF on the The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international…
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Global plastic pollution treaty talks hit critical stage in Canada
Global plastic pollution treaty talks hit critical stage in Canada
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Are compost bags actually compostable? (Video)
Video from Canadian news media
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Canada supports BOSK Bioproducts to produce compostable bioplastics
Government of Canada supports BOSK Bioproducts in improving its capacity to produce compostable bioplastics
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Are Canadian compostable bags…composted?
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Canada Proposes a Federal Plastics Registry
Canada opened consultations on the establishment of a federal plastics registry as a reporting tool to monitor and track plastic,…
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M&Ms Canada makes bold statement about new packaging
M&Ms is taking us for imbeciles or they know something that we don’t.
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CCC and CMA partner on in-field disintegration testing and certification program
Compost Council of Canada and Compost Manufacturing Alliance to develop in-field disintegration testing and certification program
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British Columbia delays new plastic regulation
The BC government has adjusted the rollout of some items under its new Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation until…
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Calgary Co-op’s compostable bags target of pointless federal crackdown
The innovation behind Calgary Co-op’s compostable shopping bag should be cheered. Instead, the federal government will be making the bags…
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Canada Agricultural Biotechnology Annual report
In September 2023, the government of Canada published a draft guidance document for plant breeders and feed manufacturers that reinforces…
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NatureWorks and Bamberger Polymers partner on PLA in US & Canada
NatureWorks and Bamberger Polymers partner on PLA in US & Canada
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Kamloops residents told not to use compostable plastic bags
The plastic can contaminate the compost and introduce microplastics into the soil system.
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Alberta agency funds local research projects to advance farming techniques
Innovation funding supports strong agriculture, bioindustry sectors
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Corn stover supply rating aids Sarnia-area effort to attract bio-chemical plants
Sarnia-Lambton has a new tool to help it convince bio-companies and investors the community is a good place to set…
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A greener asphalt solution to be tested by Canada
A new road segment will allow validating the mechanical performance of the asphalt mixture with a higher lignin substitution rate
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Compostable plastic bags should be banned says Environmental Defence (FREE)
“Compostable” Checkout Bags Are Still Plastic and Should Not Be Exempted from the Federal Single-Use Plastic Bans. This is a…
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Update on Canadian Industrial Hemp Production Trade and Regulation (FREE)
The Canadian hemp sector continues to be driven by the food and nutrition markets, despite the 2018 regulatory changes that…
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Canada Biofuels Annual Report (FREE)
Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulation (CFR) became law on July 6, 2022. It aims to reduce the carbon intensity of liquid…
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Co-op launches petition to save compostable bags
Conservative MP Michelle Rempel Garner is joining Calgary Co-op’s fight to save its compostable grocery bags — Whatever the outcome of…
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Leading Canadian environmental NGO says compostable plastics are toxic for human health
Why “Compostable” Plastic Is Actually Trash — The clock is ticking for the compostable plastics industry. It’s 5 to 12…
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Manitoba researchers develop environmentally-friendly plastic substitute
A team of researchers at the University of Manitoba have developed a more environmentally-friendly plastic substitute, turning canola into biodegradable…
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Creating a canola-based plastic alternative
New research turns canola protein into strong, flexible films meant for food packaging
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Compostable Bag Controversy in Canada
Alberta’s environment minister and Calgary’s mayor voice support of a compostable grocery bag that is banned under the federal government’s…
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British Columbia Takes Action on Plastic Waste
On July 14, 2023, the Province of British Columbia published the Single-Use and Plastic Waste Prevention Regulation which will come…
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Bioplastic Dog Poop Bags Pollute Canadian Parks
Dog owners may misunderstand meaning of ‘biodegradable bags,’ says professor
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British Columbia to Regulate Bioplastic Bags
The regulation will provide the framework for the phase out of certain single-use plastic items now covered and will align…
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Nova Chemicals Considers Chemical Recycling Plant in Canada
NOVA Chemicals and Plastic Energy Launch Feasibility Study on Advanced Recycling Plant to Further Canadian Circularity Aspirations
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Canada Consults on Pesticides Strategy
On June 20, 2023, the Government of Canada announced next steps in their sustainable approach to pesticides management.
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Polystyvert Builds First EPS Chemical Recycling Plant
Polystyvert is proud to announce the construction of its first full-scale commercial plant to produce recycled polystyrene in Greater Montreal.
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National Post Reader Comments on the Compostable Plastic Bag Ban
Compostable plastic bags still plastic To Canadian government — This reader doesn’t keep his tongue in his pocket and makes…
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Ontario announces $20 million for new Forest Biomass Program
The Government of Ontario is strengthening the economy and promoting innovation in the forest sector with the creation of a…
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Canada: Updated guidance for seed regulations supportive of gene-edited products
On May 3, 2023, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Agriculture, Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) published updated regulatory guidelines supporting…
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As Canada considers ban on plastic produce labels, this company makes paper and compostable ones
Easy way to spot plastic labels is if they’re hard to rip
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Cuétara Foods Goes Calcium Carbonate Snack Bags
Snack companies are looking at alternative packaging materials due to consumer demand and potential regulations
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New hemp-based biomaterial may solve global microplastic pollution crisis
Western researchers co-develop sustainable packaging substitute for a wide variety of products
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Improving sustainability of everyday products with forest-based ingredients
By adding wood pulp fibres to biodegradable polymer blends, a group of leading organizations covering the full supply chain, bring…
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Canada proposes significant regulation of consumer facing plastics
On April 18, 2023, the Government of Canada published proposed measures in furtherance of its zero plastic waste agenda. Canada…
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Ban of ‘problematic’ compostable plastics could ease current challenges for local governments
Compostable takeout containers and foodservice packaging may seem like a great way to reduce waste, but local governments like the…
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Canada Consultation on Regulatory Framework for Plastic Packaging
The federal government launched public consultations on a regulatory framework to establish mandatory requirements for recycled content and labelling for…
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High levels of PFAS found in paper takeout containers
Paper Bags and Compostable Food Packages May Contain Toxic Forever Chemicals, Warns Study
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Video on CTK Bio
CTK Bio products use waste materials that biodegrade in all environments
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Canada opens Applications for funding programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
On March 6, 2023, the federal government opened applications for six programs under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), Canada’s…
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Afri-Plastics Challenge Provides funding for African Bioplastics
Afri-Plastics Challenge provides funding for African recycling businesses, new bioplastics, waste conversion processes, and more
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Ukrainian Seeds for a Thriving Hemp Industry in Alberta
The products derived from the decortication of hemp can in particular be used in the manufacture of compostable bags.
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Tricorbraun Signs Exclusive Agreement With Biobottles
Tricorbraun Signs Exclusive Agreement With Biobottles, Further Expanding Its Sustainable Packaging Offerings
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Plastic Debate in Montana US
Proponents of local control for plastics say they’ll press on despite setbacks with Montana Legislature
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Inca Renewtech Receives Millions in Funding
Alberta Announces $58 Million for Circular Economy Projects Worth $528 Million in Public and Private Investment: INCA Renewtech Awarded $10M
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Supplier of Co-op’s Compostable Bags Frustrated by Federal Plastics Ban
The founder of the Calgary-based company behind Co-op’s compostable shopping bags says he can’t understand why the federal government is…
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Canadian Federal Ban on Plastics Applies to Compostable Plastic
You will observe that Indian newspapers follow international bioplastics-related news very closely
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Food Waste Reduction Challenge – Novel Tech Category Finalists
The Challenge, launched in November 2020, aims to deliver high-impact solutions to food waste in Canada.
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Calgary Co-op Seeking Bylaw Exemption for Compostable Bags
Representatives from Calgary Co-op were at city council seeking a bylaw exemption for their compostable shopping bags.
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CTV News Vancouver Covers CTK Bio Bioplastics
Discovering the Benefits of Bioplastic with CTK Bio – CTV News Vancouver
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