🌍 International Day of Zero Waste – March 30 🌍 As we approach International Day of Zero Waste, we are reminded of the growing urgency to tackle plastic pollution and embrace sustainable, circular approaches to production and consumption. Plastics have become integral to our daily lives, but the environmental toll is undeniable—more than 350 million tonnes of plastic waste are produced annually, and less than 9% is recycled. 🌱 The solution? A circular economy, where plastic materials are reused, recycled, and innovated into new products. The City of Saskatoon and organizations like Sarcan are leading the way by strengthening recycling markets and reducing single-use plastics. ♻️ Today, we also reflect on the critical role that policy, innovation, and community efforts play in addressing plastic pollution. The Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas, along with community volunteers, have already removed over 87,600 kg of hazardous waste from our local afforestation areas, a...
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