Beachcombers in the coastal community of Powell River, B.C., are used to finding plastic waste along the shoreline and now have a dedicated recycling depot where they can drop off such debris with a clean conscience. On Oct. 26, the province's first such site opened in the northern Sunshine Coast city. According to McLennan, landfill waste from Powell River is shipped to Washington state, so reducing the amount of overall waste is also desirable for the district. Access for the Powell River location is currently on a self-serve basis for registered users. Tap here to listen to Abby McLennan share more details about the Ocean Plastic Depot on CBC's On The Island.

Source: CBC News November 08, 2020 21:00 UTC