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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”
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The Smart Supermarket: How Retailers Can Innovate Beyond Single-Use Plastic and Packaging
Supermarkets are the places where people encounter the most single-use plastics, and people clearly want change. It’s time to build smarter supermarkets. A Greenpeace USA report, The Smart Supermarket: How…
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Attention: Canada’s Supermarket Chains – Will you join the Reuse Revolution?
Over 200,000 people have joined Greenpeace’s call for Canada’s big supermarket chains to start dealing with their massive plastic and packaging problem. Our petition numbers keep growing, while conversations online,…
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Movement voices unite, calling on Liberals to work across party lines and deliver ambitious climate policies
Representatives from labour, climate, social justice, and youth movements speak to the need for rapid, cross-partisan cooperation when it comes to climate change Unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe Territories [OTTAWA] – On…