Environmentalists and representatives from a nearby First Nation say they are concerned about an upcoming facility in North Bay, Ont., that will work with a chemical called PTFE, which is used in items like gaskets and seals.
Max Elliot says the goal of Aluda Toys is to prolong the lifespan of plastic toys before they end up in landfills, considering how quickly children can lose interest in their toys.
"Forever chemicals" are being found in the blood of Canadians and even higher levels are being found in northern Indigenous communities says a new report from the government of Canada.