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Coca-Cola Co.'s recent announcement that it will start producing the soft drink Sprite in clear instead of green bottles will make recycling easier. But climate groups say it's not enough.
A Waynesburg University program that is turning recyclable material into various items while reducing waste has brought the college national recognition.
The federal government's single-use plastic ban will be implemented in phases over the next 18 months. Environmental organizations and local businesses see the overall benefits of the announcement. While some fear that the ban doesn't reach far enough, others worry how it will impact their business.
Lucy Bain is the Ontario chapter coordinator for the Sierra Club Canada Foundation and leads its Problem with Plastics Project, which promotes strong action on plastic pollution and a circular economy approach. She lives in Toronto.
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