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Microplastics Posted by Lake Ontario Waterkeeper Microplastics Posted by Lake Ontario Waterkeeper

Comments on microplastics solutions submitted to IJC

To help assess solutions to microplastics in the Great Lakes, the International Joint Commission invited the public to "comment on their Preliminary Recommendations on Microplastics in the Great Lakes for binational, science, policy, and education solutions to microplastic pollution." Here are Waterkeeper's joint comments.

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Microbeads, Microplastics Tristan Willis Microbeads, Microplastics Tristan Willis

Waterkeeper's comment on proposed federal microbeads regulations, March 2016

The Federal Government is currently developing regulations to eliminate the use of microbeads in personal care products. In February, the government made its proposed regulations available to the public for comment. Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Ottawa Riverkeeper, Fraser Riverkeeper and North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper submitted joint comments on the proposed regulations. Read them here.

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Federal ban on microbeads update: Gov’t invites public to comment
Microbeads, Microplastics Tristan Willis Microbeads, Microplastics Tristan Willis

Federal ban on microbeads update: Gov’t invites public to comment

The Federal Government is moving forward with its plan to enact regulations to restrict the use of microbeads in personal care products. Waterkeeper will comment on the proposed regulations, but the government wants to hear from the public too. If you have thoughts you'd like to share on banning microbeads, you have until March 10th, 2016 to submit your thoughts. 

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Fed Gov’t labeling microbeads as “toxic”– A step in the right direction
Microbeads, Microplastics Hannah Gladstone Microbeads, Microplastics Hannah Gladstone

Fed Gov’t labeling microbeads as “toxic”– A step in the right direction

Recently, the Canadian Government proposed a ban on microbeads in soaps and personal care products. At first, many of us thought this was a great win. But banning microbeads isn't as straightforward as some might think. Hannah looks closer at the situation and explains why there are concerns with the proposed ban.

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