So, Gillies began a journey to better understand his contribution to plastic pollution — a journey that's been documented in the new film Creatures of Convenience. Between individuals, businesses and industry, Canada generates the highest amount of plastic waste per capita in the world, according to the Oceana Canada advocacy group. Every year, each Canadian produces almost 700 kilograms of plastic waste — equivalent to 96 trash cans, says Anna Posacka of Ocean Wise's plastics lab. Much of that plastic waste, she says, either winds up in our landfills or our oceans. Momme Halbe, the documentary's producer, believes confusion about recycling plays a large role in holding Canada back from reducing its plastic waste.

Source: CBC News November 14, 2020 16:52 UTC