These Scientists Are Helping B.C. Companies Cut Plastic Pollution

Friday, March 18, 2022

Vancouver, BC, March 18, 2022--A team of scientists in Vancouver is helping businesses in B.C. find more sustainable packaging materials as they try to curb environmentally damaging plastic waste. Love-Ese Chile is co-founder of Regenerative Waste Labs in Vancouver, which tests plastics advertised as "compostable" to see how they actually break down. "These materials are ending up in landfills or in the environment, and it's a huge economic burden," the University of B.C. chemistry graduate said. The company researches and compares eco-friendly options for other businesses.