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Reading the Label: “Sustainable” Plastics

Reading the Label: “Sustainable” Plastics


We come across the question often, is “biodegradable” plastic really plastic? The short answer is, yes. The long answer is, well, complicated.  Marketers have caught on to the plastic-free movement, but the definitions of labels that line the shelves are often murky. Here are some common terms you might see on shelves in Canada, and what … Continue reading Reading the Label: “Sustainable” Plastics

Plastic-Free Spotlight: BluPlanet Recycling

Plastic-Free Spotlight: BluPlanet Recycling


As hard as we try and as good as our intentions are on our journey towards a zero waste lifestyle, we inevitably encounter waste in one form or another. That’s why it’s reassuring to know that a sustainability-centered waste management company exists right here in our own city, to educate and service all of Calgary’s … Continue reading Plastic-Free Spotlight: BluPlanet Recycling

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