The adverse impact of plastic bags on the environment and sea life is finally getting some push-back in Canada. On Jan. 1, 2018 Montreal will become the first large Canadian city to ban single-use plastic bags. Shoppers will be allowed to use thicker re-cycled bags that can be re-used again and again.
Author: Kathy Dowsett
Kathy Dowsett
Kathy is the owner of Kirk Scuba Gear, a passionate Scuba Diver, Ocean Advocate and Managing Editor of The Scuba News Canada
The adverse impact of plastic bags on the environment and sea life is finally getting some push-back in Canada. On…
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Discover the story of one of Canada’s greatest maritime disasters Over one hundred years after the sinking of the Empress of…
It’s something like the classic “chicken and egg story.” Which came first? In Terry Dwyer’s case the question is “shipwrecks…
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Kirk Scuba Gear has completely revamped its website to make our scuba, snorkel and outdoor products more accessible and affordable.…