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Tim Hortons makes changes to iconic Roll Up the Rim contest to incentivize reusables
Vancouver — In reaction to Tim Hortons’ announcement of the modernization of its iconic Roll Up the Rim to Win contest and its commitment to move toward reusables, Sarah King, Greenpeace Canada’s Head of Oceans & Plastics Campaign said:
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6 ways to break up with plastic and food waste on Valentine’s Day
You are probably wondering what kind of Valentine’s Day blog article would focus on a “break up”. Well, welcome to our funny, not so romantic, blue-sky world. My blue sky Valentine’s Day is filled with kindness, gender equality, positive vibes, love between all species, less plastic and mass consumption and more DIY gifts and local…
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Reaction to Quebec’s declaration to reform solid waste management and expand the extended producer responsibility
Montréal – In reaction to Quebec’s declaration to reform solid waste management and expand the extended producer responsibility, Agnès Le Rouzic, Oceans and Plastics campaigner at Greenpeace Canada, said:
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Reaction to the release of the federal Draft Science Assessment of Plastic Pollution
In reaction to the release of the federal Draft Science Assessment of Plastic Pollution supporting the need for a single-use plastics ban, Greenpeace Canada’s Head of Oceans and Plastics, Sarah King said:
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How to stop food waste: a comprehensive guide
58% of all food produced in Canada — 35.5 million tonnes — is lost or wasted every year. Globally, food waste is responsible for 8% of global GHGs. Let's ensure the food we buy makes it onto our plates and stays out of landfills.
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Starbucks sets ‘resource positive’ goal for coming decade
In response to today’s news, Sarah King Head of Oceans & Plastics at Greenpeace Canada said: “While it’s a welcome development that Starbucks is revisiting its sustainability strategy, the company still has a lot to figure out as to how to make it happen as quickly as possible. When it comes to the climate crisis,…
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At COP25 leaders must prove they can hear us
Amsterdam — At COP25, world leaders have an opportunity to overcome growing global skepticism that they’re able to end the scientifically-predicted climate emergency. To deliver climate justice and prevent human…
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How One Woman and her Container Sparked a Canada-wide Reuse Program
Welcome to the #ReuseRevolution, where carrying Zero Waste Kits and asking for items to be put in reusable containers has become a worldwide rallying cry in the war on waste.
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Are zero waste supermarkets possible? Yes!
There was a time not so long ago when it was still possible to do your grocery shopping without filling your garbage can or blue box with single-use plastic packaging.…
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A supermarket without disposable packaging? Possible and happening – Greenpeace report
A supermarket without disposable packaging? Possible and happening. Greenpeace today released a report that presents “The Smart Supermarket”