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Solutions to Plastic Pollution: Extended Producer Responsibility
There’s been a lot of buzz lately about our recycling system since China, the world’s biggest recycling market, has stopped accepting more plastics. This decision has a huge impact on recycling systems around the world - including here in Ontario- and it highlights the problems that arise from not holding producers responsible for the packaging they create.
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How Bea Johnson turned the zero-waste lifestyle movement into her family’s reality - NOW
BY ADRIA VASIL, NOW MAGAZINE
OCTOBER 25, 2017
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Poll: Toronto wants more Green Bins!
We talked to Toronto residents at their door and at community events throughout the summer about food scraps and organics collection and where we need more of it. 95% of people surveyed agreed that we need rules to ensure every home and business in Toronto has green bins to compost food scraps and organics.
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Ontario considering disposal ban on organic waste - CTV News
If improvements aren't made, the province's landfills could run out of capacity within the next 20 years, the government warns.
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Getting Organics out of Ontario’s Garbage
Organics (such as food scraps and other compostables) are a valuable resource: through composting organics, we recycle their valuable nutrients to support healthy soils, and in some cases, create green energy and green jobs!
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Toronto’s Top Towers Awarded
TEA is thrilled to have been part of the Mayor's Towering Challenge and to have been a member of the judging panel. In the end, 11 buildings won awards for their efforts in reducing waste in their buildings!
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High-rise Communities Celebrate Earth Day
On Earth Day, TEA focused on zero waste for Toronto's vertical communities with a zero waste event and community clean up at CityPlace, a high-rise community of 13,000+ residents.
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