News from the G7 environment and energy ministers’ meeting

Sep 25, 2018 Published on: Sep 25, 2018 Go back to the The Hub Archive

From September 18-21, environment and energy ministers from G7 countries Opens in new window: met in Halifax. Here are some news items that emerged during the meeting:

• A coalition of businesses, non-governmental organizations, think tanks and sustainability experts launch the Opens in new window: Circular Economy Leadership Coalition
• The Canadian government Opens in new window: aims to eliminate single-use plastics from federal operations
• Major businesses sign the Opens in new window: plastic charter that targets waste and ocean pollution