Category: Canada
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Canada wins the prestigious plastics circus award
Canada wins the prestigious plastics circus award
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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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How this tiny B.C. community is making an outsized impact on plastic waste
https://vancouversun.com/news/tofino-bc-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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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 reduce plastic waste. It’s a one in a million video.
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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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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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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 legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment (INC-4).
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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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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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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, including plastic packaging used in agriculture and food manufacturing, through its life cycle on the Canadian market. Comments are accepted until February 13, 2024.
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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 July 15, 2024.
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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 tougher to acquire.
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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 Canada’s product-based approach and provides guidance on how Canada’s Feeds Act and Feeds Regulations are applied to products of plant breeding.
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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 up shop.
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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 FREE article
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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 legalized recreational cannabis, and opened the potential for new markets for hemp-extracted cannabinoids. This is a FREE article
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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 transportation fuels and has the potential to increase the use of low carbon-intensity diesel by an additional 2.2 billion liters and the use of ethanol by an additional 700 million liters by 2030 under the…
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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 the petition, Canada doesn’t have the necessary infrastructure to process compostable plastic bags.
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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 to start to digging into the marketing purse
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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 packaging material
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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 single use plastic ban. Why so much fuss over a bag that composts fully in Calgary’s municipal waste stream?
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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 into effect on December 20, 2023.
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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 with federal regulation.
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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 it a personal affair with PM Trudeau
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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 new, $19.6 million Forest Biomass Program.
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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 the introduction of gene-edited seeds into the Canadian market.
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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 cost competitive solutions to markets such as packaging or consumer products
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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 proposes three main initiatives.
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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 Regional District of Nanaimo say what is, and isn’t, accepted in the green bin isn’t so easy to communicate.
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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 plastic products, and on a technical paper that outlines the reporting requirements for the federal plastics registry.
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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 new iteration of its five-year farm policy framework.
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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 lumping them in with its single-use plastics ban, even though his product contains absolutely no plastic — Canadian suppliers and producers of compostable plastic tableware (including PLA) are looking for a Plan B, diverting to…
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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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Tim Hortons to Roll out New Packaging and Cutlery
Tim Hortons previews new packaging and cutlery that will roll out across Canada in 2023 and launches trial of recyclable fibre hot beverage lids in Vancouver
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Canadian Teenager Develops New Bioplastic
16 year old teenager develops bioplastic made from duckweed
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Impact of Canadian Plastic Ban
Plastic straws, bags, cutlery, stir sticks and takeout containers are being phased out in Canada starting Dec. 20. Plastic ban will have a big impact in Canada.
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USask Develops Bio-glitter
In everything from shiny gift wrapping to kids’ dance costumes to makeup for adults heading to parties, glitter is everywhere this time of year. But custodians and environmentalists hate the stuff, because it’s almost impossible to clean up, both indoors and especially outdoors.
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First Commercially Available Recycled Ocean Plastic Pellets in North America
OLF produces first commercially available plastic pellet – Legacy Plastic™
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Compostable Packaging in Canada Ends up in Landfill Says CBC
What happens to compostables in Ottawa green bins?
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L’Occitane Goes for rPET Cosmetic Bottles (FREE)
Loop Industries And L’occitane En Provence Unveil New Bottle Manufactured With 100% Recycled Pet Resin From Loop’s Upgraded Production Facility In Terrebonne Quebec, Canada — This may well be the most sustainable packaging choice I’ve seen this year. This is a FREE article
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