The Story of Plastic in Canada – Part 5: Plastic Waste and Microplastics

Source: https://environmentaldefence.ca/2023/07/31/plastic-waste-and-microplastics/

Author: Karen Wirsig

You’ve arrived at the final stop in the story of plastic in Canada.  It’s the part that we’re most used to hearing about: waste and litter. Last week, we checked out the aisles of the country’s grocery stores to confirm just how much single-use plastic is on the shelves. It’s a lot, and almost all of it ends up as garbage after a brief use. Plastic never really dies, but today let’s take a look at its final resting place.