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Oh, Those Micro and Nanoplastics!

23 Oct 2025

I sometimes have a Babybel cheese as a snack and I used to feel that the little cheese did not want to be eaten. It seemed to defy attempts to open the plastic in which it had sought refuge. But no...

Recycling is Here to Stay: Unpacking Quebec’s Recycling Paradigm Shift

13 Jun 2025

When the clock struck midnight on January 1st, 2025, Quebec not only celebrated the beginning of a new year–– it welcomed a new, bold era of recycling. Quebec’s recycling system is now managed by...

Polyethylene furanoate is coming! Don’t be scared.

24 Aug 2022

If you are scared of chemical terminology, you may think you are in for a bumpy ride. But fear not, you do not need a degree in chemistry to follow this discussion. Buckle up, and let’s go. 

The Right Chemistry: The Science of Lunch

3 Aug 2018

Video of Dr. Joe Schwarcz explains the science of lunch

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