Where can I get trusted advice from microplastics experts? As we learn more and more about microplastics and the impact they have on our health many people are asking, who can I turn to to find out about how I can reduce my exposure at home and where can I get trusted advice from microplastics…

New homes with major mold issues Something I posted here about four years ago is, unfortunately, is still affecting the construction industry in Southern Ontario, https://mapleleafmold.ca/mold-growing-on-…der-construction/ As everyone knows, Toronto and the surrounding area is undergoing a huge building boom, particularly semi and fully detached homes. Stick frame, (using wooden stud and support products), is…

Toxicity of microplastics in your home – Microplastics Pose a Looming Threat to Human Health Microplastics endanger human health, leaching toxins and causing health issues. A typical residential home carries a significant amount of potentially toxic microplastic particles that should be removed through processes and guidelines similar to asbestos abatement.  At this time the impacts…

Toronto and our drinking water – microplastics are being increasingly found in freshwater   A recent study has shown that the levels of plastic contaminants in our drinking water are increasing and we should look more closely at Toronto and our drinking water – microplastics are increasingly found in freshwater including Lake Ontario and the…

How can I reduce my exposure to microplastics? In today’s world microplastics are a threat to human health so how can I reduce my exposure to microplastics? You are exposed to small, fine particles of plastic that are shed from your clothes, drinking water, home fabrics and furniture and cooking utensils. It is important to…

Protecting Workers from Microplastics In our continuing effort to inform we have begun to provide a regular reliable source of information to the public of a growing problem…the presence of persistent microplastic fragments in our lives. This particular post is specific to protecting workers from microplastics exposures during the course of their Work. We have…

Microplastics Removal Services We are the leader in microplastics removal services.  We remove persistent microplastics in any environment, be it a home, business or an industrial project. We provide significant professional experience, as well as removal teams and complete support services that will help you understand how to reduce future exposure levels.     What…

Have your home tested for asbestos before a renovation or a demolition project Asbestos exposure is the number one killer of workers in some provinces, with harmful asbestos fibres found in over 3,000 household materials. As a homeowner, you need to get your home tested for asbestos before a renovation or demolition project. This will…

Saskatoon mom scrambling to keep a roof over her head after finding mold in her suite A Saskatoon mom is desperately fighting eviction after finding mold in her suite and reported it to her landlord. Lily Isaac has lived in her Riversdale basement suite for a year and a half with her two children under…

Landlords are legally required to disclose any known hazards in the property, including the presence of asbestos. If your landlord failed to inform you about the asbestos, this could be considered a breach of duty, providing grounds for a lawsuit.   While the presence of asbestos might not be enough on its own, you can…