The Story of Plastic in Canada Website Every single stage of the lifecycle of plastic, from the extraction of oil and gas to the disposal of plastic waste, causes harm to our environment and our health. It's time to look at the big picture. This is the life cycle of plastic-from cradle to grave.
Chemical Recycling: A Dangerous Reception (2023) Report This report addresses the plastic industry’s claims that chemical recycling, also known as “advanced recycling,” can play a significant role in reducing global plastic pollution. The science and data currently available do not support this claim and actually point to the conclusion that chemical recycling would support expansion of plastic production, while potentially causing unacceptable levels of environmental and social harm.
100% Greenwash? Green Claims on PET Beverage Bottles in Europe (2023) Report This report explores the current state of PET-based bottle recycling in Europe, as well as its potential for improvement, alongside analysis of common claims made to consumers on bottle labels relating to recycling.
Unbottling Greenwashing: Lifting the lid on plastic bottle recycling claims (2023) Report Plastic water bottles are one of Europe’s most frequently purchased consumer products, a well-recognised source of plastic pollution and other environmental harm. Yet they remain widely promoted through claims relating to recycling. These claims are either vague, factually inaccurate, or otherwise not substantiated.
The Economics of Reuse Systems (2023) Study Reusable packaging will likely become more economically viable, with faster return on investments. In providing more clarity on costs and benefits, this study intends to inform decision-makers in business and policymakers to confidently support reuse.
Plastic Pollution and Poverty: A briefing to inform negotiations on a UN treaty on plastics (2022) Briefing Paper Plastic pollution is causing a social emergency, as well as an environmental one. The briefing looks at social impacts on different sectors and the vicious circle plastic pollution poses. It also identifies six key areas that need to be addressed by the treaty as part of the solution.
Convention on Plastic Pollution - Plastic Treaty Essential Elements: Financial Aspects (2022) Position Paper This part of the Plastic Treaty Essential Elements series explains why the financial aspects of a global agreement on plastic pollution should be addressed head-on as an essential element to achieve its objectives.
Wasted Opportunities (2021) Report This report reviews international commitments for reducing plastic and waste-sector GHG emissions. It evaluates the NDCs made by signatory countries to the Paris Agreement on their goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the waste sector.
Winter is Coming: Plastic has to go (2022) Website A case for turning off the petrochemical industry’s plastic production tap to reduce European Union’s dependency on fossil fuels and Russia.
Pushing Back: A Guide for Frontline Communities Challenging Petrochemical Expansion Guide This guide is an informational resource for communities facing the threat of petrochemical production and expansion. It informs community leaders, organizers, and attorneys of the risks and impacts of petrochemical production and use, and ways to raise concerns about existing or proposed facilities.