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The Secret Life of Plastic

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When It Comes to Packaging, What’s Actually Sustainable?

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An expert unpacks the paper versus plastic debate, concerns about forever chemicals, and Tim Hortons’ pulp fibre lids

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The Decade in Environment

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From natural disasters and extreme weather to the last tree left standing in a forest, these are the environment conversations that helped define Canada

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Why Recycling Doesn’t Work

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You may use the blue bin, but it doesn’t mean you’re helping the environment

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