Canada must lead on circular solutions to end plastic pollution

Targeted incentives for mechanical and advanced recycling technologies would attract private capital, de-risk project development, and ensure Canada doesn’t fall behind.

Canada has a critical opportunity to lead in plastics circularity through domestic investment in both mechanical and advanced recycling systems, writes Christa Seaman. Pexels photograph by SHVETS Production

Opinion

BY CHRISTA SEAMAN

August 6, 2025

World governments are currently gathering in Geneva, Switzerland, for what we hope will be the final round of negotiations by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) on a legally binding global agreement to end plastic pollution. Known as INC-5.2, this session repr...

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