waste

America Recycles Day promoted by EPA is brainchild of not-for-profit backed by companies that produce plastic products.

Buying a sturdy plastic to-go tumbler is an appealing way to feel like you are doing something proactive in the battle against climate change and plastic waste — but there might be better ways to help.

An environmental group says Canada needs to up its game on protecting its oceans.

The mayor of Victoria is hailing a court victory allowing the city to enact a bylaw that will prohibit grocery stores from offering or selling plastic bags to shoppers.

As the clock ticks down on Ontario's provincial election, reporter Katie Kalmusky asks the Liberal, Conservative, NDP and Green parties for their take on a movement trying to scrap bottled water from the picture.

As the spring thaw lays bare the discarded waste of winter, many Canadian fitness enthusiasts are trying to spread the word about plogging, an eco-friendly exercise mashup that combines the endorphin rush of jogging with the environmental benefits of picking up trash.

An extensive report by the three countries in the North American Free Trade Agreement suggests Canadian homes and kitchens continue to generate more and more waste.

Plastic straws are among the top 10 litter items picked up during beach cleanups, with thousands picked up every year, writes celebrated Canadian scientist and TV host David Suzuki.

Chef Sam Robertson discusses the importance of food banks and otherwise sharing the abundance that many of us have.

A bottleneck in Montreal, considered the third worst in Canada according to the new research, compares with congestion levels in Boston.