Tag Archives: plastic

Can we ban plastic?

Posted on November 18, 2013 by John Watson

“Why don’t we ban plastic?” I’m asked this question regularly when delivering waste diversion workshops to schools, community groups and businesses. Plastic is seen as a big issue, from taking up space in our Blue Boxes, to causing worldwide situations … Continue reading →

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Why we can now recycle rigid plastic packaging in Halton

Posted on June 3, 2013 by John Watson

In April 2013, Halton Region added new rigid plastic packaging to its Blue Box, including clear plastic “clamshell” containers, black and clear plastic take-out containers, and single-serve plastic food containers. Here, Halton Region and its external partners explain how these … Continue reading →

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Plastics by the numbers

Posted on October 4, 2012 by joycewychan

Halton residents love to recycle!  In fact, over 90% of Halton households place a Blue Box out for collection every week!  If there’s one material type that causes confusion and concern, it’s plastics! There are many different types of products … Continue reading →

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Travelogue – Up Close and Personal with Beach Plastic Litter

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Andrea Graham

I recently went on a vacation that I have dreamed of for quite some time — one I may even be so bold as to call a “trip of a lifetime.” I was fortunate enough to head to the other … Continue reading →

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